Music in North-East England, 1500-1800

This collection explores musical life in North-East England during the early modern period, contributing to a developing nationwide account of British musical culture. It highlights localised differences, distinct musical cultures, and regional networks, and emphasizes the musical activities and tastes of non-elite consumers, interactions between art music and popular song, music education beyond London, and the careers of professional musicians.

Format: Hardback
Length: 342 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2020
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

This collection is a significant contribution to our understanding of the musical culture of North-East England during the early modern period. By defining the region in its broadest sense, it sheds light on localised differences, distinct musical cultures in urban centres and rural locations, as well as region-wide networks. It also situates regional musical life in broader national and international contexts.

The collection offers new insights into various aspects of musical life that have been the focus of previous studies, such as public concerts. However, it also highlights aspects that have received less scholarly attention in the histories of early modern British musical culture. These include the musical activities and tastes of non-elite consumers, the interactions between art music and cheap print and popular song, music education beyond London and its satellite environs, the recovery of northern urban soundscapes, and the careers of professional musicians who have not previously been the focus of major published musicological studies.

The collection is rich in primary sources, including musical manuscripts, printed music, and oral histories, which provide a detailed account of the musical practices and experiences of individuals and communities in North-East England. These sources offer a glimpse into the social, cultural, and economic contexts in which music was produced and consumed during this period, and they help to shed light on the complex relationships between music, society, and power.

Overall, this collection is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of music, cultural studies, and the North-East of England. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of musical life in the region during the early modern period and contributes to our growing knowledge of British musical culture as a whole.

Weight: 762g
Dimension: 162 x 240 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783275410