Charles Avison (1709-1770) was a remarkable Tyneside musician who became England's most important 18th-century concerto composer. Now the first full-length biography tells the talented composer's story, and how, through enterprise and determination, he made Newcastle upon Tyne England's greatest provincial music center of the time. The Ingenious Mr. Avison explores a world of fashionable concerts, money-making, rivalry, wigs, waistcoats, dancing, love affairs, and family tragedy. This well-researched survey also includes details of Avison's published works, a discography, and extensive notes. It is essential reading for students of English music and an informative and entertaining window onto provincial musical life in the 18th century.
- ISBN13 9781857951295
- Publish Date 15 February 2009
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 23 August 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Newcastle Libraries & Information Service
- Imprint Tyne Bridge Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Pages 156
- Language English