Routledge - The Piano in Nineteenth-Century British Culture

Explore the history of the piano through this specialized volume from Routledge. Since the release of The London Pianoforte School, research into piano music from the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries has expanded significantly. This book fills a specific gap in the field by focusing exclusively on the piano within the British context. London served as a major center for piano manufacturing, publishing, and performance during this era. This work examines the instrument's development and its role in musical life. Through eleven detailed chapters, readers can study the major issues involving performers and repertoire. The text considers an expanded geographical context to show how the instrument spread and grew during this period of musical history.