The Copy Book
Search The Copy Book
For example
Subjects ←
↯ Sort results A-Z
Music and Musicians
Muzio Clementi
From performance and composition to instrument-making, Clementi left his mark on British and European classical music.
The Siren ‘Greatness’
In encouraging women into music, Alice Mary Smith thought promises of ‘greatness’ counterproductive.
‘Risoluto’
Despite setback after setback, Stanford was determined to hear his music played in public.
music by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford 1852-1924
Lives of the Saints
Caedmon Learns to Sing
A shy and unmusical stable-hand suddenly began to sing wise and moving hymns.
based on an account by St Bede of Jarrow 672-735
‘God Save the King!’
The simple melody of the United Kingdom’s national anthem has stirred the souls of some great composers.
Charles Avison
The most important English-born composer of Handel’s day, known for his tuneful music and very busy diary.
music by Charles Avison 1709-1770