Dr. Simon McKerrell: Some notes on the bagpipes (Part 4)
⚡ The Short Version
The 19th century transformed piping through military influence and romantic nationalism. The Victorian era shaped how piping was preserved and promoted, sometimes obscuring its actual history.
Institutions like the Piobaireachd Society (founded 1903) formalized and standardized piping repertoire. This institutional framework both preserved tradition and narrowed the variety of playing styles that existed earlier.
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