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F. G. (Frederick George) Edwards
1853–1909
A lively guide to Victorian musical life, this English organist, journalist, and historian wrote with a firsthand feel for the people and places behind great performances. His books blend research with the enthusiasm of someone deeply involved in London’s musical world.
1 Audiobook
The History of Mendelssohn's Oratorio 'Elijah'
by F. G. (Frederick George) Edwards
About the author
Born in London in 1853, Frederick George Edwards built his career inside Britain’s late Victorian music scene. He was known as an organist and choirmaster, became a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music, and later worked as editor of The Musical Times.
Alongside his editorial work, he wrote music history and criticism for general readers. His best-known books include The History of Mendelssohn's Oratorio "Elijah" and Musical Haunts in London, works that reflect both careful documentation and a clear affection for musical culture.
Edwards died in 1909. He remains an appealing figure for readers interested in how music was performed, discussed, and remembered in turn-of-the-century Britain.