Edward Holmes (musicologist)
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Edward Holmes was an English musicologist, music critic, pianist
, and music educator. Born just outside London, he was a pupil of Vincent Novello
. He spent his early career earning a living as a piano teacher. In 1827 he visited Germany, and upon returning to England published his first book, A Ramble among the Musicians of Germany (1828; 3d ed. 1838). Impressed with his skills as a writer on music, the owner the The Atlas hired him as a music critic where he remained for many years. In 1849 he immigrated to the United States where he spent the last 10 years of his life working as an editor and music critic. He also contributed articles to several music journals during his career, including The Musical Times
. His other works include The Life of Mozart (1845), Life of Purcell, for Novello's 'Sacred Music', and Analytical and Thematic Index of Mozart's Piano-works.
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
, and music educator. Born just outside London, he was a pupil of Vincent Novello
Vincent Novello
Vincent Novello , English musician, son of an Italian who married an English wife, was born in London....
. He spent his early career earning a living as a piano teacher. In 1827 he visited Germany, and upon returning to England published his first book, A Ramble among the Musicians of Germany (1828; 3d ed. 1838). Impressed with his skills as a writer on music, the owner the The Atlas hired him as a music critic where he remained for many years. In 1849 he immigrated to the United States where he spent the last 10 years of his life working as an editor and music critic. He also contributed articles to several music journals during his career, including The Musical Times
The Musical Times
The Musical Times is an academic journal of classical music edited and produced in the United Kingdom. It is currently the oldest such journal that is still publishing in the UK, having been published continuously since 1844. It was published as The Musical Times and Singing Class Circular until...
. His other works include The Life of Mozart (1845), Life of Purcell, for Novello's 'Sacred Music', and Analytical and Thematic Index of Mozart's Piano-works.