Music, Life, and Changing Times: Selected Correspondence Between British Composers Elizabeth Maconchy and Grace Williams, 1927-77

A critical edition of letters exchanged over 50 years between Anglo-Irish composer Elizabeth Maconchy and Welsh composer Grace Williams is presented, offering an alternative commentary on musical and cultural developments of the twentieth century.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 556 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

At the heart of this book lies a comprehensive critical edition of a remarkable correspondence spanning over 50 years between the Anglo-Irish composer Elizabeth Maconchy (1907-1994) and the Welsh composer Grace Williams (1906-1977). These two pioneering and exceptionally talented women are celebrated for their exceptional contributions to music, their professional endeavors, and their significant roles in the vibrant tapestry of British musical life. Comprising approximately 200 letters, dating from 1927 to 1977, this edition presents a treasure trove of previously unpublished correspondence. Accompanied by scholarly introductions and contextualizations, these letters provide a deep insight into the personal and professional relationships between these two remarkable artists. Interwoven commentaries, coupled with meticulously crafted appendices, frame the letter texts, offering a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives. Furthermore, the commentaries and introductory essays shed light on the evolution of crucial themes and issues that define the study of twentieth-century British music today. This edition serves as a captivating dialogue, unfolding through both sides of a unique correspondence, presenting an alternative commentary on the musical and cultural developments of this remarkable period.

Weight: 934g
Dimension: 383 x 260 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032087825