Friday, April 26, 2019

Music in Regency England

In bygone eras long before electricity, CD’s, movies, and handheld devices, the world was largely silent except for in-person conversation and music performed by family members, local musicians, or–if one were wealthy enough–professional musicians and singers. 18th Century Harp, Victoria & Albert Museum, London Most households during the Regency relied on amateur family members to provide music. The less affluent relied on their whistling or singing skills or those of street performers. Those who could…
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