Some Ancient Christmas Carols, with the Tunes to Which They Were Formerly Sung in the West of England
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Cambridge Library Collection - Music
ISBN-10
1108075290
ISBN-13
9781108075299
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 12th, 2013
Print length
62 Pages
Weight
90 grams
Dimensions
21.60 x 14.00 x 0.40 cms
Product Classification:
Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830)Art music, orchestral and formal music
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A significant figure in the scientific community of his day, Davies Gilbert (1767–1839) represented his native Cornwall in Parliament. His concern to preserve the region's customs led him to publish in 1822 this collection of eight Christmas carols, the first of its kind, drawing on Cornwall's rich oral tradition.
A significant figure in the scientific community of his day, and a mentor to the chemist Sir Humphry Davy and his successor as president of the Royal Society, Davies Gilbert (1767–1839) also represented his native Cornwall in Parliament for almost thirty years. His love of his county and his concern to preserve its customs led him to publish in 1822 this collection of eight Christmas folk carols, the first of its kind, drawing on Cornwall's rich oral tradition. In his preface, Davies paints a heartwarming picture of the Christmas Eves of his childhood when, 'in the evening, cakes were drawn hot from the oven; cyder or beer exhilarated the spirits in every house; and the singing of Carols was continued late into the night'. From 'The Lord at first did Adam make' to 'Let all that are to mirth inclined', these simple ballads reflect the West of England's festive heritage.
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