Synopsis
"Musicians and Mummers" offers an evocative and firsthand account of the vibrant cultural landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Penned by the esteemed music critic and vocal teacher Herman Klein, this collection of reminiscences brings to life the legendary figures of the Victorian and Edwardian stages. Klein provides intimate portraits and professional insights into the lives of world-renowned composers, conductors, singers, and actors, capturing a golden age of performance art.
The work explores the evolution of the London music scene, the intricacies of the operatic world, and the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the theater. Through detailed anecdotes and astute observations, Klein provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of musical taste and theatrical tradition. Readers interested in the history of classical music, the art of singing, and the glamour of the footlights will find "Musicians and Mummers" to be an essential window into a bygone era of artistic excellence. This volume serves as both a scholarly resource for performing arts history and a charming narrative of a life lived at the heart of the cultural elite.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Musicians and Mummers
Stock Image
Musicians and Mummers (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Musicians and Mummers" offers an evocative and firsthand account of the vibrant cultural landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Penned by the esteemed music critic and vocal teacher Herman Klein, this collection of reminiscences brings to life the legendary figures of the Victorian and Edwardian stages. Klein provides intimate portraits and professional insights into the lives of world-renowned composers, conductors, singers, and actors, capturing a golden age of performance art.The work explores the evolution of the London music scene, the intricacies of the operatic world, and the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the theater. Through detailed anecdotes and astute observations, Klein provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of musical taste and theatrical tradition. Readers interested in the history of classical music, the art of singing, and the glamour of the footlights will find "Musicians and Mummers" to be an essential window into a bygone era of artistic excellence. This volume serves as both a scholarly resource for performing arts history and a charming narrative of a life lived at the heart of the cultural elite.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025856476
Stock Image
Musicians and Mummers
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L2-9781025856476
Buy New
US$ 31.10
US$ 6.70 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Musicians and Mummers (Paperback)
Print on DemandSeller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Musicians and Mummers" offers an evocative and firsthand account of the vibrant cultural landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Penned by the esteemed music critic and vocal teacher Herman Klein, this collection of reminiscences brings to life the legendary figures of the Victorian and Edwardian stages. Klein provides intimate portraits and professional insights into the lives of world-renowned composers, conductors, singers, and actors, capturing a golden age of performance art.The work explores the evolution of the London music scene, the intricacies of the operatic world, and the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the theater. Through detailed anecdotes and astute observations, Klein provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of musical taste and theatrical tradition. Readers interested in the history of classical music, the art of singing, and the glamour of the footlights will find "Musicians and Mummers" to be an essential window into a bygone era of artistic excellence. This volume serves as both a scholarly resource for performing arts history and a charming narrative of a life lived at the heart of the cultural elite.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781025856476
Buy New
US$ 35.74
US$ 49.39 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Musicians and Mummers
Published by
Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026
ISBN 10: 1025856473
ISBN 13: 9781025856476
New
Taschenbuch
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Musicians and Mummers' offers an evocative and firsthand account of the vibrant cultural landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Penned by the esteemed music critic and vocal teacher Herman Klein, this collection of reminiscences brings to life the legendary figures of the Victorian and Edwardian stages. Klein provides intimate portraits and professional insights into the lives of world-renowned composers, conductors, singers, and actors, capturing a golden age of performance art.The work explores the evolution of the London music scene, the intricacies of the operatic world, and the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the theater. Through detailed anecdotes and astute observations, Klein provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of musical taste and theatrical tradition. Readers interested in the history of classical music, the art of singing, and the glamour of the footlights will find 'Musicians and Mummers' to be an essential window into a bygone era of artistic excellence. This volume serves as both a scholarly resource for performing arts history and a charming narrative of a life lived at the heart of the cultural elite.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Seller Inventory # 9781025856476
Buy New
US$ 44.47
US$ 71.29 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available