Music in Edwardian London

Traversing London's musical culture, this book boldly illuminates the emergence of Edwardian London as a beacon of musical innovation.

The dawning of a new century saw London emerge as a hub in a fast—developing global music industry, mirroring Britain's pivotal position between the continent, the Americas and the British Empire. It was a period of expansion, experiment and entrepreneurial energy. Rather than conservative and inward—looking, London was invigorated by new ideas, from pioneeri...