Publisher's Synopsis
History Of The Origin And Progress Of The Meeting Of The Three Choirs Of Gloucester, Worcester, And Hereford is a book written by Daniel Lysons and published in 1812. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of the Three Choirs Festival, which is a music festival that takes place annually in Gloucester, Worcester, and Hereford. The festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious classical music festivals in the world, dating back to the 18th century. Lysons provides a detailed history of the festival, tracing its origins back to the 18th century and describing how it evolved over time. He also provides information on the various composers and musicians who have participated in the festival over the years, including Handel, Mendelssohn, and Elgar. Additionally, the book includes descriptions of the cathedrals and churches where the festival takes place, as well as information on the local communities and their involvement in the festival.Overall, History Of The Origin And Progress Of The Meeting Of The Three Choirs Of Gloucester, Worcester, And Hereford is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the history of one of the world's most important classical music festivals. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of classical music or the cultural history of England.Also Contains An Apology For Church Music And Musical Festivals And Three Inaugural Lectures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
