Quartet : how four women changed the musical world
Broad, Leah, 1991-2023
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Leah Broad's group biography of composers resurrects these forgotten voices, recounting lives of rebellion, heartbreak and ambition, and celebrating their musical masterpieces. Lighting up a panoramic sweep of British history over two World Wars, 'Quartet' is a stunning debut that revolutionises the classical canon forever.
Main title:
Quartet : how four women changed the musical world / Leah Broad.
Author:
Broad, Leah, 1991-, author
Imprint:
London : Faber, 2023.
Collation:
vii, 472 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references, discography and index.
ISBN:
9780571366101 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
780.82
Language:
English
Subject:
Smyth, Ethel, 1858-1944Clarke, Rebecca, 1886-1979Howell, Dorothy, 1898-1982Carwithen, Doreen, 1922-2003Women musicians -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th centuryWomen musicians -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryWomen composers -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th centuryWomen composers -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryGreat Britain -- Intellectual life -- 19th centuryGreat Britain -- Intellectual life -- 20th centuryMusic
BRN:
2586434