Charles Dickens and Music

James T. Lightwood (1856 - 1944)

This is a detailed exploration of the references to music in the novels of Dickens: songs, instrumental pieces, performers, composers, and musical instruments. It also includes Dickens' interactions with musicians. - Summary by Warren Bergmann

Genre(s): Literary Criticism, Music, Performing Arts

Language: English

Keyword(s): music (130), dickens (67), classical (14), novels (4)

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Preface Warren Bergmann
00:04:56
Play 01 Chapter I Dickens as Musician Warren Bergmann
00:31:32
Play 02 Chapter II Instrumental Combinations Warren Bergmann
00:18:23
Play 03 Chapter III Various Instruments: Flute, Organ, Guitar (and some Hummers) Warren Bergmann
00:28:49
Play 04 Chapter IV Various Instruments (continued) Warren Bergmann
00:18:35
Play 05 Chapter V Church Music Warren Bergmann
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Play 06 Chapter VI Songs and Some Singers Warren Bergmann
00:42:28
Play 07 Chapter VII Some Noted Singers Warren Bergmann
00:34:10
Play 08 List of Songs, etc., Mentioned by Dickens Warren Bergmann
00:56:56
Play 09 List of Music Titles, etc., Founded on Dickens' Characters Warren Bergmann
00:15:48