Music-Making in North-East England during the Eighteenth Century

Summary: In order to look at the musical history of north-east England in the 18th century, the author divides this volume into five sections: 'Music as Entertainment'; 'Music as Art and Science'; 'Music as an Aid to Piety'; 'Music as a Spur to Patriotism'; and 'Music as a Means of Making a Living'.