📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society

4.5.1 Music

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Britain has a rich musical heritage. Famous classical composers include Henry Purcell, George Frideric Handel (German-born but lived in Britain), Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst, Sir William Walton, and Benjamin Britten. Handel wrote the 'Messiah' and the 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'. Elgar composed the 'Pomp and Circumstance Marches', including 'Land of Hope and Glory'.

Key Facts

  • Famous composers: Purcell, Handel, Elgar, Holst, Walton, Britten
  • Handel — 'Messiah', 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'
  • Elgar — 'Pomp and Circumstance', 'Land of Hope and Glory'
Music (illustration 1)
Illustration: Music

The Proms (the BBC Promenade Concerts) is an annual eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The Last Night of the Proms is a famous celebration. In popular music, Britain has produced globally influential artists including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Elton John, Queen, and Adele.

Key Facts

  • The Proms — annual classical music season at Royal Albert Hall
  • Last Night of the Proms is famous celebration
  • Pop: Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bowie, Elton John, Queen, Adele
Music (illustration 2)
Illustration: Music

📝 学习笔记

  • Edward Elgar 创作了 'Land of Hope and Glory'（出自 'Pomp and Circumstance Marches'）。
    • 著名作曲家：Purcell, Handel, Elgar, Holst, Walton, Britten
    • Handel — 'Messiah', 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'
    • Elgar — 'Pomp and Circumstance', 'Land of Hope and Glory'
  • The Proms 在 London 的 Royal Albert Hall 举行。
    • 著名作曲家：Purcell, Handel, Elgar, Holst, Walton, Britten
    • Handel — 'Messiah', 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'
    • Elgar — 'Pomp and Circumstance', 'Land of Hope and Glory'
  • George Frideric Handel 创作了 'Messiah'。
    • 著名作曲家：Purcell, Handel, Elgar, Holst, Walton, Britten
    • Handel — 'Messiah', 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'
    • Elgar — 'Pomp and Circumstance', 'Land of Hope and Glory'
  • The Proms 是每年持续八周的夏季管弦乐古典音乐季。
    • 著名作曲家：Purcell, Handel, Elgar, Holst, Walton, Britten
    • Handel — 'Messiah', 'Music for the Royal Fireworks'
    • Elgar — 'Pomp and Circumstance', 'Land of Hope and Glory'

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