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American Composers of Our Time (Hardcover)
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American Composers of Our Time (Hardcover)
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In addition to the book's obvious reference value, it is a readable
record of American music from the late 19th Century Edward
MacDowell to the here-and-now composer, Lukas Foss. In covering the
contributions of such men as Gershwin, Thomson, barber, Harris,
Menotti and Bernstein, the author takes an approach that is saved
from monotony by the differences of the composers involved and by
his own conversational style. In each case he first gives an
anecdotal report of the life, scrutinized for the significant
detail; next comes the record of musical education, influences and
motivations; this is followed by a discussion of musical
contributions in terms of style and intent and, perhaps more
important, their niche in the international world of music's
development. The pieces discussed are well recorded and easily
obtainable. A comprehensive glossary is planned and a selected list
of books for further reading. This should find its place next to
Bakeless' Story-lives of American Composers. (Kirkus Reviews)
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