English composers, like many others, gave us something wonderful - music. Of course, many composers, except English, did this, but now it will be about English. Their music has a certain charm, and each composer has his own special approach to the works.
The beginning of the development of music in England
Until the 4th century, England, from the point of view of art historians, was considered one of the most "least musical" countries. Based on this fact, we can say that the works of English composers of classical music, and in any other way, did not seem to connoisseurs of beauty something worthy of attention and reverence. But even despite the opinion of skeptics and art historians, England had and still has great and talented composers, whose names are known to everyone, and melodies and works are appreciated not only in the country itself, but also abroad.
The first fame of composers of those times
Famous English composers began to appear and glorify somewhere in the X-XV centuries. Of course, music appeared there much earlier, but the works were not very famous, and the names of the composers did not reach our days, as well as their works. English classical music composers first appeared and became a little known in the 11th century. The first works appeared almost at the same period as the European ones. In their works, English composers of classical music conveyed stories about Celtic or simply military campaigns. The works described the life of ordinary, or not quite, people living or having any connection with the Celtic islands and tribes.
After the adoption of Christianity, at the end of the VI century, English composers of classical music began to actively develop their skills in the field of music, using church themes for this, and a little later, at the beginning and middle of the VII century, domestic and state. Thus, it becomes clear that English music was dedicated to religion and various military merits of the country.
The popularity of English classical composers nowadays
As you can see, music composers were not very popular in the fifth and seventh centuries, but how much do such composers prefer now? Of course, in our time they do not pay due attention to such music and often the latest musical innovations happen instead of the works of great composers. But the music of famous English composers can be heard in our time - in opera houses or just finding a wonderful musical phenomenon on the Internet. Today you will get acquainted with several of the most famous composers, whose works are known in many countries and on many continents. The music of English composers, of course, has distribution in England itself and abroad, but does not have as many admirers as it did then.
Who is Edward Benjamin Britten?
Benjamin Britten is a twentieth-century British composer of classical English music. Benjamin was born in 1913 in Lowestoft. Benjamin is not only a composer, but also an excellent musician, namely a conductor and professional pianist. He also tested many musical directions as a composer, his repertoire included vocal and piano plays, as well as opera performances. By the way, it was the third repertoire that became one of its most basic. Like any other famous composer, Edward Benjamin Britten has behind him many different masterpieces of opera music and plays.
Benjamin Britten's plays and his popularity
The most famous play, which is staged in theaters in our time, is Noah's Ark. Judging by the title, and by the plot of the play too, it is easy to understand that the title itself confirms the fact that many works written before the twentieth century and at its beginning often had religious themes. Speaking of Benjamin, it is impossible not to mention his significance among composers of the mid-twentieth century. He was the most famous composer of the twentieth century, one can even say that it was he who lifted the significance and beauty of English musical masterpieces “to heaven”. After the death of Edward, England “did not see” such talents for a long time.
Who is Gustav Canvas?
Gustav Canvas is one of the most famous English composers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Gustav was born in 1830 and to this day he has retained his popularity, and his creations are still famous for lovers of beauty. Gustav Holst’s symphonies and melodies are not uncommon nowadays, they are very easy to obtain nowadays: there are many electronic works on the Internet, and buying a CD with a collection of works by the great master is as simple as possible.
Gustav Holst's plays and works, their role in cultural institutions
You will say: “He was great and talented, and whether he is popular and whether his creations are popular now?” You can’t give a definite answer, because, like any musician, and especially the famous English composer of those times, he did not remain a favorite of the public , and people preferred musical novelties to his works. And no matter how famous and beloved the public Gustav may be, in our time, few will remember his name. But he cannot be included in our list, because once his example was an ideal for beginner English composers who dream of world fame and fame.
In conclusion, I want to say that although English classical composers and their music are now not successful and such a great genre as classical is now almost no one prefers, genres, works and their authors still have admirers, the number of which is incredibly pleasing to beginners and not only classical composers. And remember: the classic is eternal and unchanging, because what it has remained for many centuries, is such now.