The History of the English Organ [Paperback]

This 1996 book describes the history of organs built in England from AD 900 to the present day.This highly readable and lavishly illustrated work describes the history of organs built in England from AD 900 to the present day. The author's experience in organ building gives the account all the benefits of first-hand experience. Stephen Bicknell also draws on new research and includes many important discoveries made during the past twenty years. Written in an elegant, entertaining and informed manner, the book is a vital and much-needed addition to current organ literature.This highly readable and lavishly illustrated work describes the history of organs built in England from AD 900 to the present day. The author's experience in organ building gives the account all the benefits of first-hand experience. Stephen Bicknell also draws on new research and includes many important discoveries made during the past twenty years. Written in an elegant, entertaining and informed manner, the book is a vital and much-needed addition to current organ literature.This highly readable and lavishly illustrated work describes the history of organs built in England from AD 900 to the present day. The author's experience in organ building gives the account all the benefits of first-hand experience. Stephen Bicknell also draws on new research and includes many important discoveries made during the past twenty years. Written in an elegant, entertaining and informed manner, the book is a vital and much-needed addition to current organ literature.Introduction; 1. Early history c.9001500; 2. The Tudor organ 150070; 3. The English Reformation 15361600; 4. Foreign influences before 1600; 5. The Laudian revival 15901642; 6. Interlude - the Dallams in France 16421700; 7. The Restoration 166080; 8. The Glorious Revolution 16601715; 9. The Georgian organ I 170065; 10. The Georgian organ II 17401800; 11. Interlude - the chamber organ 16001850; 12. The insular tradition 180040; 13. The Gerl³"