| Contents |
Preface. The scope and use of the gazetteer -- Five centuries of music in London: an outline -- Part I. Theatres, concert halls and watering places -- Choirs and places where they sing -- Conservatories, museums, libraries, portraits and pictures -- Graves and memorials -- BBC, orchestras and music publishers -- Recording session London -- Out of the Centre: some places of interest in the suburbs and the environs of London -- Part II. Composers and musicians in London -- Part III. Five musical walks -- Musical compositions evoking London -- Dealers. |
| Abstract |
The authors provide interesting musical walks, an historical overview and the most thorough account yet published of musical compositions evoking London. Highlights within the text present information on many topics such as the music Wagner conducted in London in 1855, the organists and choirmasters of the cathedrals, and recording sessions of Gershwin and Stravinsky. With maps, bibliography, web addresses, information on transport and access and an extensive index, this unique compilation is enhanced with many illustrations. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 346-353) and index. |
| Genre/form | Guidebooks. |
| LCCN | 2004021370 |
| ISBN | 0300104022 (cl : alk. paper) |
