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Leaves from the Journals of Sir George Smart
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Sir George Smart (1776–1867), conductor, composer, singing teacher and organist, was a central figure in nineteenth-century British musical life. He is best remembered as one of the founder members of the Philharmonic Society, for which he often conducted. Notably, in 1826 he presided over the first performance in England of Beethoven's ninth symphony. Smart was also much in demand as a conductor at the major English musical festivals and on royal occasions. These edited journal entries, first published in 1907, provide insightful accounts of concert life at the time, and they are particularly valuable for Smart's detailed observations - gathered during his extensive tour of 1825 - on musical practice in Europe, including conducting methods and performing speeds. The journal extracts end in 1845 with an account of Smart's visit to Bonn for the unveiling of Beethoven's statue.
Title: Leaves from the Journals of Sir George Smart
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Sir George Smart (1776–1867), conductor, composer, singing teacher and organist, was a central figure in nineteenth-century British musical life.
He is best remembered as one of the founder members of the Philharmonic Society, for which he often conducted.
Notably, in 1826 he presided over the first performance in England of Beethoven's ninth symphony.
Smart was also much in demand as a conductor at the major English musical festivals and on royal occasions.
These edited journal entries, first published in 1907, provide insightful accounts of concert life at the time, and they are particularly valuable for Smart's detailed observations - gathered during his extensive tour of 1825 - on musical practice in Europe, including conducting methods and performing speeds.
The journal extracts end in 1845 with an account of Smart's visit to Bonn for the unveiling of Beethoven's statue.
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