Light Music in Britain since 1870: A Survey

Contents

• Contents: Preface
• Roots and reasons
• Sullivan and the dilemma
• Down into the market-place: Sullivan's followers
• Music-hall songs: a social mirror
• Theatre music
• Balladry
• Instrumental music (1): the founding generation
• Patriotism and war (1): 1914-1918
• The 1920s
• Instrumental music (2): the second wave
• Piano music
• Sweet singing in the choir
• The 1930s
• Instrumental music (3): the post-World War I generation
• Patriotism and War (2): 1938-45
• The post-war years: 1945-1960
• The 1960s to the present day
• Bibliography
• Societies and relevant organizations
• General index
• Index of music, films and literature mentioned in the text.