The social and professional status of musicians in the eighteenth century -- Social profile -- Patronage -- Musical education -- Church musicians -- Secular musicians : singers -- Secular musicians : instrumentalists -- Teachers, composers, and entrepreneurs -- The fortunes of musicians -- The struggle for social and professional status -- Epilogue
Summary
The study of the social context of music must consider the day-to-day experiences of its practitioners. This book traces the daily working life and aspirations of British musicians during the sweeping social and economic transformation of Britain from 1750 to 1850
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-226) and index
