9781334047893 - The Life and Works of Edward John Hopkins, Mus. D. Cantuar, F. R. C. O., Organist of the Temple Church, 1843-1898 (Classic Reprint) di Pearce, Charles William (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and work of Edward John Hopkins, the distinguished Victorian organist and church musician. Hopkins' musical career spanned the reigns of five English sovereigns, from George IV to Victoria, and coincided with the Oxford Movement that sought to revitalise the Church of England. The author, Charles William Pearce, not only presents a comprehensive biography of Hopkins, but also explores the influence he had upon the musical life of the time. His efforts were pivotal to the development of English organ building, organ playing, and church music. Before his era, English church services were often characterised by poor musicianship and low standards of performance. Hopkins changed all that, establishing the Temple Church in London as a centre of English church music and choral excellence. Most notable among Hopkins' contributions to the musical world were his improvements to the Temple Church's organ, his innovative methods of training choristers, and his vast body of musical work that included hymn tunes, service music, and organ compositions. He was also a writer and editor of musical textbooks and published historical introductions to his own adaptations of important services and anthems. Significant throughout the book is the author's emphasis upon the close links between Hopkins' personal life and his musical compositions, the highs and lows of his professional career, and the ways in which he dealt with the emotional and practical challenges of his daily existence. The result is a well-rounded picture of a remarkable man and musician, whose achievements left an indelible mark on the musical world of Victorian Britain. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.