Memoir Of Thomas Helmore

By Frederick Helmore

Book Overview

Memoir of Thomas Helmore (1891) is a biographical work written by Frederick Helmore that chronicles the life and career of his father, Thomas Helmore. Thomas Helmore was a prominent figure in the field of music and liturgy during the 19th century, and this memoir provides an in-depth look at his life, work, and accomplishments.The book begins with a brief introduction to Thomas Helmore's family background and childhood before delving into his early musical training and education. It then follows his career as a choirboy at St. Paul's Cathedral and his eventual appointment as organist and choirmaster at St. Mark's College in Chelsea.Throughout the memoir, Frederick Helmore provides detailed accounts of his father's work as a composer, conductor, and musicologist. He also explores Thomas Helmore's contributions to the development of Anglican liturgy, particularly his role in the revival of Gregorian chant.The book concludes with an overview of Thomas Helmore's later years, including his retirement from St. Mark's College and his continued involvement in the music community as a lecturer, writer, and performer. Overall, Memoir of Thomas Helmore (1891) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music and liturgy in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165476916
• ISBN13: 9781165476916
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"