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Charles Burney at Oxford: the music collection at Christ Church.

The article explores the nature of English musician and historian Charles Burney with Oxford University, and in particular Christ Church, through a series of documents preserved in its library. Topics discussed include how Burney managed to conquer the disadvantages of humble birth and inferior educ...

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Published in:Musical Times Vol. 161; no. 1952; pp. 73 - 85
Main Author: CLARK, LORNA J.
Format: Article
Published: Musical Times Publications Ltd. Autumn2020
Subjects:
Burney, Charles, 1736-1814
Music history
Christ Church (University of Oxford)
University of Oxford
General History of Music (Book)
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article explores the nature of English musician and historian Charles Burney with Oxford University, and in particular Christ Church, through a series of documents preserved in its library. Topics discussed include how Burney managed to conquer the disadvantages of humble birth and inferior education with historical acumen and charm and how he was able to reach his greatest achievement, his "General History of Music."