Ideal world of Mrs. Widder's soirée musicale
Ideal world of Mrs. Widder's soirée musicale

Author: Kristina Marie Guiguet

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1772823716

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In 1844, Mrs. Frederick Widder held a soirée musicale in her lavish Toronto home. Both the music and program were standard fare for the time but, for the author, it has implications beyond a single drawing-room extravaganza. Through the study of this elaborate domestic concert, the author reveals the way musical life affected and reflected contemporary values, thoughts and beliefs of the distinct categories of class and gender in pre-Confederation Canadian society.

To Catch a Captain
To Catch a Captain

Author: Ava Stone

Publisher: Ava Stone Inc

Published:

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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After receiving what seems like an offer of employment from an English countess, orphan Bridget Kelly leaves her uncle’s house in Dublin to make her own way in the world. But making her way in England is easier said than done, especially for an innocent Irish lass with no family or connections. In fact, she’ll be lucky if she can make it to Derbyshire alive. Still smarting from his brother and former fiancée’s betrayal, rakish Captain Russell Avery arrives at his sister’s Derbyshire estate, looking for something or someone to help soothe his bruised ego. When a pretty little Irish maid stumbles into his chamber one morning, Russell is certain he’s found just the distraction he’s looking for. Well, at least until he learns who the lass truly is and the place she’s to hold in his sister’s household.

A Chronological History of Australian Composers and Their Compositions - Vol. 4 1999-2013
A Chronological History of Australian Composers and Their Compositions - Vol. 4 1999-2013

Author: Stephen Pleskun

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2014-03-28

Total Pages: 953

ISBN-13: 1493135376

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In this 4th and fi nal volume of a series that includes more than 800 composers and over 30,000 compositions Stephen traces the history and development of Classical music in Australia. From obscure and forgotten composers to those who attained an international reputation this volume reveals their output, unique experiences and travails. The foundation and demise of music ensembles, institutions, venues and festivals is part of the story and included in the narrative are performers, conductors, entrepreneurs, educators, administrators, instrument makers, musicologists, music critics and philanthropists. A concise yet comprehensive picture of Australian music making can be found in any given year.