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Weber William, 1940-

The rise of musical classics in eighteenth-century England:
a study in canon, ritual, and ideology / William Weber.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p.) and index.
1. Music--England--London--18th century--History and criticism.
2. Concerts--England--London--18th century. 3. Concert of Antient
Music. 4. Musical canon. I. Title.

ML286.3.W4 1996 780′.942′09033--dc20 96-28218
ISBN 0-19-816607-9 (pbk.)

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