Building upon the developing picture of the importance of British music, musicians and institutions during the eighteenth century, this book investigates the th

"International exhibitions were among the most significant cultural phenomena of the late nineteenth century. These vast events aimed to illustrate, through dis

Traversing London's musical culture, this book boldly illuminates the emergence of Edwardian London as a beacon of musical innovation. The dawning of a new cent

Charting the history of the Royal Musical Association over 150 years: from scientific roots and the long resistance of British universities to music study, to b

Explores the political meanings that Italian opera - its composers, agents and institutions - had for audiences in eighteenth-century Britain.