A new book from the British Academy explores the life and work of Polish-born, Soviet-domiciled composer Mieczysław Weinberg (1919–1996), the 21st century’s most remarkable rediscovery in the field of art music.
How music helped England find its identity in a time of religious upheaval
Reforming Community, by Anne Heminger, examines the key role religious music played in the formation of English identity in the nation’s capital as the governments of Edward VI and Mary I imposed competing religious agendas on a populace whose members held a plurality of views about reform. In his capacity as churchwarden of the London parish … Continue reading
Special Preview: The Journal of Beatles Studies Spring/Autumn 2023 issue
Ahead of the Spring/Autumn 2023 issue of The Journal of Beatles Studies we bring you a special preview of its introduction, written by co-editors Holly Tessler and Paul Long. They reflect on the nature of Beatles Studies, seeking contributions from across the spectrum of Beatles scholarship, and the potential power of Open Access research to empower readers and contributors alike.
What Music Does Humanity Make?
New on the blog: 200 years on from Wordsworth's appearance at a musical party, Yimon Lo shares her thoughts on the poet as a 'musical' figure and provides insight on her new book Musical Wordsworth.
The Journal of Beatles Studies invites submissions for its second issue, to be published in Summer, 2023
The Journal of Beatles Studies invites submissions for its second issue, to be published in Summer, 2023.
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