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The Erard Grecian Harp in Regency England

Sébastien Erard (1752-1831) was a major force in the technical, musical and visual upgrading of the harp as both a novel instrument and symbol of status.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Poulopoulos, Panagiotis
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Woodbridge : Boydell & Brewer, Incorporated, 2023.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The Erard Grecian Harp in Regency England
  • Contents
  • Illustrations
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1 The Shift from the Single- to the Double-Action Harp: The Emergence of the Erard Grecian Model
  • 2 The Design and Engineering of the Erard Grecian Harp: Influences from Industry and Business
  • 3 The Decoration and Branding of the Erard Grecian Harp: Innovation, Adaptation and Substitution
  • 4 Manufacturing the Erard Grecian Harp: Aspects of Organisation, Management and Operation
  • 5 Marketing the Erard Grecian Harp
  • 6 Erard and the Harp in Education, Art and Fashion: 'Evening Dress' for a Private Concert
  • 7 Erard and the Harp's Literary Footprint: From Pride and Prejudice to War and Peace
  • 8 The Erard Grecian Harp as an Artefact of Cultural Heritage: 'Self-destruction' and Resurrection
  • Conclusions
  • Appendix: List of Surviving Grecian Double-Action Harps Produced by Erard in London between 1811
  • Bibliography
  • Index of Names
  • Index of Places
  • Index of Themes