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Popular American Composers, from Revolutionary Times to the Present: A Biographical and Critical Guide

Popular American Composers, from Revolutionary Times to the Present: A Biographical and Critical Guide

Ewen, David

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesClassical MusicMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1258903792
ISBN13: 9781258903794
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.75
Height: 0.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Popular American Composers, From Revolutionary Times To The Present: A Biographical And Critical Guide is a comprehensive book written by David Ewen that explores the lives and works of some of the most influential American composers throughout history. The book begins with the Revolutionary War era and continues through to the present day, providing an in-depth look at the musical landscape of each time period.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a particular era and featuring profiles of the most significant composers of that time. Each profile includes biographical information on the composer, as well as critical analysis of their most notable works.The book covers a wide range of musical styles, from classical to jazz to popular music, and includes profiles of composers such as George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and John Williams, among many others. The book also explores the social and cultural contexts in which these composers worked, providing a deeper understanding of the impact their music had on American society.Overall, Popular American Composers, From Revolutionary Times To The Present: A Biographical And Critical Guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American music and the composers who have shaped it.This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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