"Focusing on instrumental works of high-art music, Von Glahn analyzes thoroughly the soundscapes of fourteen diverse composers who have commemorated American places. Organized chronologically, the volume looks at such distinctive American musical voices and works as Anthony Philip Heinrich, The War of the Elements and the Thundering of Niagara; Charles Ives, The Housatonic at Stockbridge and From Hanover Square North, at the End of a Tragic Day, the Voice of the People Again Arose; Aaron Copland, Quiet City and Music for a Great City; Duke Ellington, Harlem; Roy Harris, Cimarron; Ferde Grofâe,…mehr
"Focusing on instrumental works of high-art music, Von Glahn analyzes thoroughly the soundscapes of fourteen diverse composers who have commemorated American places. Organized chronologically, the volume looks at such distinctive American musical voices and works as Anthony Philip Heinrich, The War of the Elements and the Thundering of Niagara; Charles Ives, The Housatonic at Stockbridge and From Hanover Square North, at the End of a Tragic Day, the Voice of the People Again Arose; Aaron Copland, Quiet City and Music for a Great City; Duke Ellington, Harlem; Roy Harris, Cimarron; Ferde Grofâe, Grand Canyon Suite; Robert Starer, Hudson Valley Suite; and Steve Reich, Vermont Counterpoint and New York Counterpoint"--Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Denise Von Glahn is the Curtis Mayes Orpheus Professor of Musicology at Florida State University, where she is also coordinator of the Musicology Area. She is the author of Libby Larsen: Composing an American Life and Music and the Skillful Listener: American Women Compose the Natural World.
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Cover Title Copyright CONTENTS Illustrations Preface Introduction: A Place to Start Anthony Philip Heinrich: The War of the Elements and the Tundering of Niagara William Henry Fry: Niagara Symphony George Frederick Bristow: Niagara: Symphony for Grand Orchestra and Chorus The Housatonic at Stockbridge Fron Hanover Square North, at the End of a Tragic Day, The Voice of the People Again Rose Aaron Copland: Quiet City and Music for a Great City Edgard Varése: Amériques Duke Ellington: Harlem Air Shaft and Harlem William Grant Still: Kaintuck' and American Scenes Roy Harris Cimarron Ferde Grofé: Mississippi Suite, Grand Canyon Suite, Hudson River Suite, and Niagara Falls Suite Robert Starer: Hudson Valley Suite Dana Paul Perna: Prout's Neck and Three Places on Long Island Ellen Taaffe Zwilich: Symphony No. 4, The Gardens Steve Reich: Vermont Counterpoint, The Desert Music, New York Counterpoint, and City Life Conclusions: Where We Are Notes Select Bibliography Index Back cover
Cover Title Copyright CONTENTS Illustrations Preface Introduction: A Place to Start Anthony Philip Heinrich: The War of the Elements and the Tundering of Niagara William Henry Fry: Niagara Symphony George Frederick Bristow: Niagara: Symphony for Grand Orchestra and Chorus The Housatonic at Stockbridge Fron Hanover Square North, at the End of a Tragic Day, The Voice of the People Again Rose Aaron Copland: Quiet City and Music for a Great City Edgard Varése: Amériques Duke Ellington: Harlem Air Shaft and Harlem William Grant Still: Kaintuck' and American Scenes Roy Harris Cimarron Ferde Grofé: Mississippi Suite, Grand Canyon Suite, Hudson River Suite, and Niagara Falls Suite Robert Starer: Hudson Valley Suite Dana Paul Perna: Prout's Neck and Three Places on Long Island Ellen Taaffe Zwilich: Symphony No. 4, The Gardens Steve Reich: Vermont Counterpoint, The Desert Music, New York Counterpoint, and City Life Conclusions: Where We Are Notes Select Bibliography Index Back cover
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