History of Education

The Teaching of Music in Spain (1823-1932), a work by Olga María Toro Egea, is part of research conducted by the author on music education in Spain during the 19th century, both in the school setting and in private instruction, and addresses a topic that, although fascinating, remains unknown to numerous sectors of society despite its relative historical proximity. The book is divided into three parts, all of which include numerous documentary illustrations. The first part addresses the steps of music education (1823-1858), with three chapters dedicated to the institutionalization of music in Spain, singing and play in music manuals,…