The turn of the 20th century was a time of great change in Britain. The empire saw its global influence waning and its traditional social structures challenged.

First published in 1998, this volume by Derek Hyde remedies the lack of information concerning the contribution made by women to musical life in Britain during

The turn of the 20th century was a time of great change in Britain. The empire saw its global influence waning and its traditional social structures challenged.

"An elegant anthology. The specialist will not miss the quiet sophistication with which the music has been selected and prepared. Some of it is printed here for