Providing new insight into the Wesley family, the fundamental importance of music in the development of Methodism, and the history of art music in Britain, Music and the Wesleys examines more than 150 years of a rich music-making tradition in England. John Wesley and his brother Charles, founders of the Methodist movement, considered music to be a vital part of religion, while Charles's sons Charles and Samuel and grandson Samuel Sebastian were among the most important English composers of their time.This book explores the conflicts faced by the Wesleys but also celebrates their...
Providing new insight into the Wesley family, the fundamental importance of music in the development of Methodism, and the history of art music in Bri...
