Scotland's Music

"Scotland's Music" is an all-embracing account of the history of music and musicians in Scotland from the Stone Age to the present day. It encompasses traditional, classical and popular music and places them in their historical contexts, adding vital information to the history of Scotland itself. It is copiously illustrated with examples of music and images of musicians, manuscripts and instruments. The book builds on its award-winning predecessor of the same name, but this is much more than a second edition, as the text and illustrations have been substantially revised and extended to take account of new discoveries and research. These include the reconstruction of the carnyx and other archaeological finds; further exposure of the musician spies attached to the exiled Mary Queen of Scots; the use of number symbolism by Scottish composers, which includes a direct bearing on the significance of the Darien Scheme; discussion of the work of Cecil Coles, whose last composition was found on his body after his death in the First World War; as well as examinations of many more composers and topics."Scotland's Music" is the only book which covers the subject comprehensively and does so in the context of Scotland's history, literature, economy, and painting and architecture. It is an excellent read and a mine of information.

Book Details

ISBN: 9781845961602
Publisher: Mainstream
Publication Date: 06 September 2007
Format: Hardback
Language: English
Pages: 428 p.