Musicians of Bath and Beyond: Edward Loder (1809-1865) and His Family

Nicholas Temperley

This book takes advantage of new and often surprising biographical research on the Loder family as a whole and its four main figures, using them to illustrate aspects of music history in the 19th century.

Introduction - Nicholas TemperleyEarning a Musical Living: The Loders' Career ChoicesThe Musical Life of Bath, 1800-1850 - Matthew SpringThe Theatre Royal, Manchester, in Edward Loder's Time - Liz CooperThe Climate for Opera in London, 1834-1865 - Alison MeroLoder & Sons, Bath: A Band of Musicians - Andrew ClarkeA Master Violinist and Teacher: John David Loder - David J. GolbyEdward James Loder (1809-1865): A Life in Music - Andrew LambGeorge Loder's Contribution to Musical Life in Colonial Australia - Julja Szuster'A Magnificent Musician': The Career of Kate Fanny Loder (1825-1904) - Therese Ellsworth'Three Fifths of him Genius and Two Fifths Sheer Fudge': Heights and Depths in Edward Loder's Work' - Nicholas Temperley'Ah, trait'ress, me betraying': Edward Loder and his Librettos - David ChandlerEdward Loder's Serious Operas - Paul RodmellRaymond and Agnes: Orchestration and Dramatic Characterisation - Valerie LangfieldEpilogue: The 1966 Revival of Raymond and Agnes - Nicholas TemperleySelect Bibliography