The Percy Grainger Home & Studio is the headquarters of the Percy Grainger Society, whose mission is to celebrate the life and music of the …
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Apr 4, 2021
This house is like a living museum. Tour guide was knowledgeable and interesting. I love how the guide didn’t just talk about Percy Grainger’s music, but also described the cultural, social, and econ… Full review by amandaeO7774VH
Yes, there are a few works of art and photos on display, but the real attraction is the fact that this was the last residence of the (semi-)famous composer/pianist/researcher/musicologist …
Yes, there are a few works of art and photos on display, but the real attraction is the fact that this was the last residence of the (semi-)famous composer/pianist/researcher/musicologist Percy Grainger. If you’re not interested in the man and his life, don’t bother.
It’s actually the composer/arranger’s last home. It’s like a museum in that there are several works of art, and many of the Graingers’ belongings and furnishings. There are rooms …
It’s actually the composer/arranger’s last home. It’s like a museum in that there are several works of art, and many of the Graingers’ belongings and furnishings. There are rooms that contain his sheet music, some of it written in his own hand. There are musical instruments, including his pianos, an organ, and an experimental mechanical music creation device, which he was working on near the end of his life. I hope this helps.
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