2nd Edition

Edward Elgar A Thematic Catalogue and Research Guide

By Christopher Kent Copyright 2013
524 Pages
by Routledge

507 Pages
by Routledge

This updated second edition is an in-depth exploration of Elgar's compositions and of writings by and about the composer and his music. The past 16 years have seen a steady increase in scholarly publications and the emergence of The Elgar Society Journal, as well as further discoveries of the composer's MSS and letters, and the new edition incorporates this latest research. The compositions... Read more

Part 1: Elgar’s Compositions 1866-1933  Part 2: Elgar Bibliography A. Letters and Source Materials B. Writings by Elgar C. Monographs D. General Literature E. Collections of Articles F. Stage Works G. Choral and Vocal Works H. Orchestral Works I. Chamber, Instrumental and Keyboard Music J. Discographies K. The Elgar Society Newsletter L. The Elgar Complete Edition  Part 3: Elgar Archives Section One: Documents at the Elgar Birthplace: A. Books B. Letters C. Concert Programmes D. Opera Libretti E. Miscellaneous Articles F. Cuttings Files G. Scrap Books H. Miscellaneous Section Two: Documents at the Elgar Birthplace Museum: A. Letters B. Diaries, Notes, Maps and Miscellaneous Papers C. Further Letters D. Envelopes E. The Grafton Papers F. Microfilms of Documents at the Elgar Birthplace Section Three: Some Further Collections  Part 4: Indexes Index of Elgar's Compositions Index of Writers Index of Proper Names

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Christopher Kent

"One could hardly wish for a more thorough presentation of material than that found in Kent's research guide to Elgar...Garland's guides to research have provided such important and reliable information in the past. Kent's contribution takes its not-unworthy place among this excellent company." -- American Reference Books Annual