Domenico Dragonetti in England (1794-1846): The Career of a Double Bass Virtuoso
Domenico Dragonetti (1763-1846) was the most famous double-bass player in history. He dominated the English musical world for just over half a century. This critical biography explores his extraordinary career as musician, composer, entrepreneur, and pedagogue.
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Domenico Dragonetti (1763-1846) was the most famous double-bass player in history. He dominated the English musical world for just over half a century. This critical biography explores his extraordinary career as musician, composer, entrepreneur, and pedagogue. Booknews A comprehensive use of manuscript sources provided the basis for this discussion of the life and work of a remarkable and charismatic musician, whose unprecedented virtuosity elevated the double-bass to a new standard. Part I, biography and performance, looks at Dragonetti the man, his performance technique as evidenced by his compositions, and his significance in musical history. Part II profiles his various professional employment situations, providing insight into the musician in London's marketplace during the late 18th and mid-19th centuries. Contains b&w plates showing manuscripts, concert announcements, portraits; and appendices relating to his will, bank accounts, compositions, and residences. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
List of PlatesList of Tables and DiagramsNote on Editorial PolicyAbbreviationsLibrary SiglaIntroduction1Pt. IBiography and Performance1Dragonetti's Venetian Connections72Dragonetti's English Years223Dragonetti as a Performer63Pt. IIEmployment Case-Studies4The King's Theatre975The Ancient Concerts1226The Philharmonic Society1427Miscellaneous Metropolitan Concerts1868Provincial Engagements: Music Festivals2069Epilogue: Dragonetti's Death and Estate222App. IDragonetti's Will233App. IIDragonetti's Bank Account with Coutts & Co. 1840-53240App. IIIDragonetti's Compositions250App. IVDragonetti's Residences in London257Select Bibliography264Index285
\ BooknewsA comprehensive use of manuscript sources provided the basis for this discussion of the life and work of a remarkable and charismatic musician, whose unprecedented virtuosity elevated the double-bass to a new standard. Part I, biography and performance, looks at Dragonetti the man, his performance technique as evidenced by his compositions, and his significance in musical history. Part II profiles his various professional employment situations, providing insight into the musician in London's marketplace during the late 18th and mid-19th centuries. Contains b&w plates showing manuscripts, concert announcements, portraits; and appendices relating to his will, bank accounts, compositions, and residences. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \
