O'Connor, Jennifer
(2008)
The Growth of Female Piano Pedagogy in Nineteenth-Century
Dublin and
Annie Curwen’s Pianoforte Method.
Maynooth Musicology: Postgraduate Journal, 1.
pp. 59-77.
Abstract
At the turn of the nineteenth century women’s involvement in music in
Ireland was still mainly limited to performance. However, over the
course of the century their participation in music teaching increased
dramatically. Music teaching became one of the few acceptable
professions for women and the majority of female music teachers taught
piano.1 Music was also seen as an asset for young ladies, creating social
acceptance as well as adding to their desirable attributes for possible
suitors. It gave them an opportunity to demonstrate their education,
grace and self-expression through their musical abilities as a singer or
pianist. However, opportunities in music were usually limited to those
from a reasonably wealthy background because they themselves would
have to pay for lessons and a piano to practice on. After that, a good
standing in society was helpful in giving women the opportunity to
illustrate their talents and gain students of their own.
Item Type: |
Article
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Keywords: |
Growth; Female; Piano; Pedagogy; Nineteenth-Century;
Dublin; Annie Curwen; Pianoforte; Method; Maynooth Musicology; |
Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Arts & Humanities > Music |
Item ID: |
9456 |
Depositing User: |
IR Editor
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Date Deposited: |
08 May 2018 15:51 |
Journal or Publication Title: |
Maynooth Musicology: Postgraduate Journal |
Publisher: |
Maynooth Musicology |
Refereed: |
Yes |
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