Description

Book Synopsis
Although a well-connected music teacher by profession, Charles Burney (1726â1814) gained greatest recognition for his writings on music. In this 1773 work, reissued here in its 1775 second edition, Burney recounts the 1772 journey that he undertook as one of two research trips for his General History of Music (1776â89). Throughout his travels, he was welcomed by the leading musicians of the day and heard many performances of the latest music. The whole account provides an invaluable first-hand insight into European musical life in the eighteenth century. Burney's General History and The Present State of Music in France and Italy (1772), the record of his first tour, are also reissued in this series. Volume 2 includes his visit to Potsdam to hear Frederick the Great's flute playing, and to Hamburg where he was welcomed by C. P. E. Bach.

Table of Contents
Advertisement; Bohemia; Prague; Dresden; Leipsic; Berlin; Potsdam; Hamburg; Bremen; Low countries; Index.

The Present State of Music in Germany the Netherlands and United Provinces Or The Journal Of A Tour Through Those Countries Undertaken To Collect 2 Cambridge Library Collection Music

    Product form

    £32.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Mon 6 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback by Charles Burney

    15 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Present State of Music in Germany the Netherlands and United Provinces Or The Journal Of A Tour Through Those Countries Undertaken To Collect 2 Cambridge Library Collection Music by Charles Burney

      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 5/22/2014 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108075510, 978-1108075510
      ISBN10: 1108075517
      Also in:
      Art music, orchestral and formal music

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Although a well-connected music teacher by profession, Charles Burney (1726â1814) gained greatest recognition for his writings on music. In this 1773 work, reissued here in its 1775 second edition, Burney recounts the 1772 journey that he undertook as one of two research trips for his General History of Music (1776â89). Throughout his travels, he was welcomed by the leading musicians of the day and heard many performances of the latest music. The whole account provides an invaluable first-hand insight into European musical life in the eighteenth century. Burney's General History and The Present State of Music in France and Italy (1772), the record of his first tour, are also reissued in this series. Volume 2 includes his visit to Potsdam to hear Frederick the Great's flute playing, and to Hamburg where he was welcomed by C. P. E. Bach.

      Table of Contents
      Advertisement; Bohemia; Prague; Dresden; Leipsic; Berlin; Potsdam; Hamburg; Bremen; Low countries; Index.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account