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Zusatztext '... a well written and enthusiastic account ...Keen's excellent book is not only a most readable description of a choir's progress and detailed account of each musical director! but also an abundance of musical and social information over the century. There are ten appendices full of invaluable information ...' Choir and Organ '(Keen's) clear narrative thread gives a strong sense of the story of this remarkable choir.' Journal of the British Institute of Organ Studies '... make[s] valuable contibutions to the record of choral music in the UK! and are essential purchases for any library or personal collection devoted to the subject... full of illuminating insights and anecdotes that should prove instructive for the student of choral conducting! and entertaining for both professional and amateur choral singers.' Music Teacher '... fascinating ... the story of the choir is a journey into excellence despite monumental problems over the years. Recommended to all who've ever put on a choir robe! concert dress! or tux.' The Delian Informationen zum Autor Basil Keen Klappentext Presents an overview of one of the major choral societies in London. This work examines the Bach Choir! including the response of the choir to social changes; the influence of conductors and officials; changes in musical taste; relationships with composers and composition; and the effect of these matters on organisation and repertoire. Zusammenfassung Presents an overview of one of the major choral societies in London. This work examines the Bach Choir, including the response of the choir to social changes; the influence of conductors and officials; changes in musical taste; relationships with composers and composition; and the effect of these matters on organisation and repertoire. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents: Preface; Prologue; The Mass in B Minor; A permanent choir; The Stanford years; A choir in crisis; Recovery and renewal; New directions; A composer member at the helm; Boult fills the gap; Jacques gets the vote; New horizons; Appendices; Bibliography; Index. ...
