Description: This book delves into the rich musical heritage of London's historic City Churches, offering a unique perspective beyond their architectural and historical significance. It explores the vibrant tapestry of organs, organists, and choral traditions that have graced these sacred spaces for centuries. Emerging from the ashes of the Great Fire of 1666, these churches became cradles of musical innovation, their organs evolving alongside the art of organ building in England. The author meticulously traces the lineage of renowned organists who served these parishes, their names echoing through the hallowed halls. Beyond the organs and their virtuosos, this book delves into the heart of liturgical music, lamenting the decline of the traditional Choral Service and the rise of congregational psalmody. It paints a vivid picture of a bygone era when daily services resonated through the City, and music was an integral part of London's spiritual fabric. The author's passion for preserving these architectural and musical treasures shines through, urging readers to appreciate the enduring legacy of the City Churches and their invaluable contribution to London's cultural identity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Book Title: Notes on Old London City Churches : Their Organs, Organists, and Musical Associations (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 278 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Item Height: 0.6 in
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Architecture, History
Item Weight: 13.3 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Charles William Pearce
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
