Doctor Arne
- Author: Langley, Hubert
Doctor Arne
- Author: Langley, Hubert
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Originally published in 1938, this book presents a concise study regarding the life and work of Thomas Arne (1710–78), best known as the composer of 'Rule, Britannia!'. Musical scores, illustrative figures and a bibliography are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Arne and the history of music.
Contents
- Preface
- 1. Handel in England
- 2. Then and now
- 3. The evidence of Dr Burney
- 4. The Arne family
- 5. Comus and The Judgment of Paris
- 6. The Masque of Alfred and 'Rule, Britannia!'
- 7. Shakespeare and Dublin
- 8. The songs
- 9. Mrs Arne
- 10. Operas and ballad operas
- 11. The Fairy Prince - death and commemoration
- 12. Judith
- 13. Requiescat - et resurgat
- Appendix A. Extant works of Arne
- Appendix B. Modern editions of Arne's works
- Bibliography
- Index.
