The Philharmonic Society of London: From Its Foundation, 1813, to Its Fiftieth Y

Description: The Philharmonic Society of London: From Its Foundation, 1813, to Its Fiftieth Year, 1862 by George Hogarth The Philharmonic Society was founded in 1813 to provide concerts of new music in London, and one of its startling early commissions was Beethovens Ninth Symphony (UK premiere 1825). This detailed account of the societys first fifty years was written by its Secretary and published for its golden jubilee year. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Philharmonic Society (Royal from 1912) is one of the oldest music societies in the world. Founded in 1813 to provide regular concerts of new music in London, it is famous for its commission of Beethovens Ninth Symphony. This detailed account by George Hogarth, music journalist and Secretary to the Society between 1850 and 1864, takes us from the inaugural concert in March 1813 including works by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven to plans for the golden jubilee concert. Noteworthy performances in these first fifty years included the UK premiere of Beethovens Ninth in 1825, Mendelssohns Italian Symphony in 1833 and a cornucopia of works by composers such as Wagner, Berlioz and Weber whose music now forms the core repertoire of the nineteenth century. Appendices provide extracts of letters from Mendelssohn, details of works by English composers performed at Society concerts, and lists of performers, Society members, Honorary Members and Patrons. Table of Contents Preface; The Philharmonic Society; Appendix. Promotional "Headline" Published in 1862 to celebrate the golden jubilee of the Philharmonic Society, which championed modern composers including Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Description for Bookstore The Philharmonic Society was founded in 1813 to provide concerts of new music in London, and one of its startling early commissions was Beethovens Ninth Symphony (UK premiere 1825). This detailed account of the societys first fifty years was written by its Secretary and published for its golden jubilee year. Description for Library The Philharmonic Society was founded in 1813 to provide concerts of new music in London, and one of its startling early commissions was Beethovens Ninth Symphony (UK premiere 1825). This detailed account of the societys first fifty years was written by its Secretary and published for its golden jubilee year. Details ISBN1108001033 Author George Hogarth Short Title PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF LONDON Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 1108001033 ISBN-13 9781108001038 Media Book Format Paperback Series Cambridge Library Collection - Music Year 2009 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 158 DEWEY 780.60421 Birth 1783 Death 1870 Subtitle From its Foundation, 1813, to its Fiftieth Year, 1862 Publication Date 2009-07-20 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Professional and Scholarly AU Release Date 2009-07-20 NZ Release Date 2009-07-20 UK Release Date 2009-07-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:22790430;

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