Valleys of Song - Music and Society in Wales, 1840-1914

Zusammenfassung This social history of music in Wales focuses upon such groups as the fighting choirs of Dowlais and Merthyr; the Caradog South Wales Choral Union which marched on the Crystal Palace; and the male voice choirs of the Rhondda which toured the world.

Product details

• Authors: Gareth Williams
• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.11.1998
• EAN: 9780708314807
• ISBN: 978-0-7083-1480-7
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music; Wales, 1914, Music, Society, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, Song, 20th Century, Anthropology, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, of, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Social and cultural history, valleys, Music: styles and genres, Music: styles & genres, 1840