Articles related to "American Composer"
American Composer Aaron Copland
The soundtrack of many an old Western film owes a great debt to Aaron Copland, a twentieth-century composer strongly associated with creating "Americana."
american composer • aaron copland • elmer bernstein • american folk music • twentieth century composers • rodeo
The soundtrack of many an old Western film owes a great debt to Aaron Copland, a twentieth-century composer strongly associated with creating "Americana."
american composer • aaron copland • elmer bernstein • american folk music • twentieth century composers • rodeo
American Composer Harry Partch
If you are looking for a sound that is slightly bizarre but always fascinating, investigate the music of Harry Partch.
american composer • harry partch • cloud-chamber music • twentieth-century composers • american composers • just intonation
If you are looking for a sound that is slightly bizarre but always fascinating, investigate the music of Harry Partch.
american composer • harry partch • cloud-chamber music • twentieth-century composers • american composers • just intonation
American Composer Series #1 - Aaron Copland (part 1)
This article begins a continuing series which will chronicle the lives and works of this country's greatest composers.
american composer • copland • new york • boulanger • bernstein • appalachian
This article begins a continuing series which will chronicle the lives and works of this country's greatest composers.
american composer • copland • new york • boulanger • bernstein • appalachian
American Composer Series #1- Aaron Copland (part 2)
The conclusion of part 1 on the American composer Aaron Copland.
american composer • aaron copland • composer • american • music composer
The conclusion of part 1 on the American composer Aaron Copland.
american composer • aaron copland • composer • american • music composer
American Composer Series #2 - Charles Ives
The second installment in a series of articles about the lives and writings of some of America's greatest composers.
american composer • ives • emerson • druids • mystic • new england
The second installment in a series of articles about the lives and writings of some of America's greatest composers.
american composer • ives • emerson • druids • mystic • new england
American Composer Series #3 - William Grant Still
William Grant Still has come to be known as the 'Dean of African American composers.' Find out why in this biographical article.
american composer • still • lynched • black • negro • america
William Grant Still has come to be known as the 'Dean of African American composers.' Find out why in this biographical article.
american composer • still • lynched • black • negro • america
American Composer Series #4 - George Gershwin (part 1)
Part 1 of 2 about one of America's best-known composers and songwriters, George Gershwin.
american composer • gershwin • swanee • jolson • ira • new york
Part 1 of 2 about one of America's best-known composers and songwriters, George Gershwin.
american composer • gershwin • swanee • jolson • ira • new york
American Composer Series #4- George Gershwin (part 2)
Part 2 of the article which chronicles the life of George Gershwin, one of America's greatest composers.
american composer • gershwin • porgy • bess • theatre • rhythm
Part 2 of the article which chronicles the life of George Gershwin, one of America's greatest composers.
american composer • gershwin • porgy • bess • theatre • rhythm
American Composer: Julia Ward Howe
The life, times and accomplishments of one of America's most brilliant and patriotic women.
american composer • julia ward howe • the civil war • the free soil party • abolitonist movement • samuel gridley howe
The life, times and accomplishments of one of America's most brilliant and patriotic women.
american composer • julia ward howe • the civil war • the free soil party • abolitonist movement • samuel gridley howe
Female American Composers
Women have been composing for centuries but some were more successful than others. History should remember these women and their musical works.
american composer • marjorie dudley • american women composers • female composers • american composers • chicago musical college
Women have been composing for centuries but some were more successful than others. History should remember these women and their musical works.
american composer • marjorie dudley • american women composers • female composers • american composers • chicago musical college
Philip Glass' Heroes Symphony
Philip Glass based his fourth symphony on David Bowie's "Heroes" album. How did such an appropriation of art rock turn out?
american composer • philip glass • minimalism • "heroes" symphony • david bowie • symphonies
Philip Glass based his fourth symphony on David Bowie's "Heroes" album. How did such an appropriation of art rock turn out?
american composer • philip glass • minimalism • "heroes" symphony • david bowie • symphonies
Samuel Barber, American Composer
Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.
american composer • samuel barber • samuel barber brief bio • samuel barber american composer • samuel barber adagio for strings • samuel barber dover beach
Brief biography and works of American composer Samuel Barber, famous for 'Adagio for Strings' and Dover Beach.
american composer • samuel barber • samuel barber brief bio • samuel barber american composer • samuel barber adagio for strings • samuel barber dover beach
Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto
Benny Goodman, Swing Era bandleader, also had an interest in the classical arts. He commissioned Aaron Copland to write a concerto for Goodman's instrument, the clarinet.
american composer • aaron copland • composer • clarinet • benny goodman • jazz
Benny Goodman, Swing Era bandleader, also had an interest in the classical arts. He commissioned Aaron Copland to write a concerto for Goodman's instrument, the clarinet.
american composer • aaron copland • composer • clarinet • benny goodman • jazz
California Composer Terry Riley
From the lengthy "In C" to the sparse "The Harp of New Albion," Terry Riley's works set the stage for the minimalist style of composition.
american composer • terry riley • in c • theatre of eternal music • harp of new albion • minimalism
From the lengthy "In C" to the sparse "The Harp of New Albion," Terry Riley's works set the stage for the minimalist style of composition.
american composer • terry riley • in c • theatre of eternal music • harp of new albion • minimalism
George Gershwin
Born into the musical melting pot of New York, George Gershwin excelled in nearly every area of music popular in the early twentieth century: from pop songs to concertos.
american composer • george gershwin • ira gershwin • american composers • early american classical music • american musical theater
Born into the musical melting pot of New York, George Gershwin excelled in nearly every area of music popular in the early twentieth century: from pop songs to concertos.
american composer • george gershwin • ira gershwin • american composers • early american classical music • american musical theater
American Women Composers
A look into the lives and works of several American women who composed in the 19th century.
american composer • american women composers • female american composers • marion bauer • andre gedalge • nadia boulanger
A look into the lives and works of several American women who composed in the 19th century.
american composer • american women composers • female american composers • marion bauer • andre gedalge • nadia boulanger
Composer Gena Branscombe
A brief look at the career of Canadian composer and conductor Gena Branscombe and her musical works.
american composer • composer gena branscombe • conductor gena branscombe • the branscombe choral society • introit • prayer response and amen
A brief look at the career of Canadian composer and conductor Gena Branscombe and her musical works.
american composer • composer gena branscombe • conductor gena branscombe • the branscombe choral society • introit • prayer response and amen
Igor Stravinsky Biography
The life and works of Igor Stravinsky, famous for The Firebird, The Rite of Spring, L'histoire du soldat, and The Rake's Progress.
american composer • igor stravinsky • stravinsky biography • stravinky's works • stravinsky the firebird • stravinsky the rite of spring
The life and works of Igor Stravinsky, famous for The Firebird, The Rite of Spring, L'histoire du soldat, and The Rake's Progress.
american composer • igor stravinsky • stravinsky biography • stravinky's works • stravinsky the firebird • stravinsky the rite of spring
Jacobs-Bond: I Love You Truly
Tribute to American singer and songwriter Carrie Jacobs-Bond who wrote the lyrics and music of "I Love You Truly," a favorite parlor song often used in weddings.
american composer • i love you truly • parlor songs • carrie jacobs-bond • american songwriter • songwriter-composer
Tribute to American singer and songwriter Carrie Jacobs-Bond who wrote the lyrics and music of "I Love You Truly," a favorite parlor song often used in weddings.
american composer • i love you truly • parlor songs • carrie jacobs-bond • american songwriter • songwriter-composer
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
A brief look at the life and career of the piano virtuoso Louis Moreau Gottschalk, who was one of the leading pianists of his time.
american composer • louis moreau gottschalk • american pianists • new orleans pianists • american composers • the last hope
A brief look at the life and career of the piano virtuoso Louis Moreau Gottschalk, who was one of the leading pianists of his time.
american composer • louis moreau gottschalk • american pianists • new orleans pianists • american composers • the last hope
Opera The Long Christmas Dinner
History behind Das Lange Weihnachtsmahl (The Long Christmas Dinner), an English opera by Paul Hindemith, opera plot synopsis, and character description.
american composer • paul hindemith • american composer • german composer • christmas opera • christmas play
History behind Das Lange Weihnachtsmahl (The Long Christmas Dinner), an English opera by Paul Hindemith, opera plot synopsis, and character description.
american composer • paul hindemith • american composer • german composer • christmas opera • christmas play
Scott Joplin: King of Ragtime
Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'
american composer • scott joplin • king of ragtime • jazz composer • american composer • duke ellington
Brief biography of Scott Joplin, 'The King of Ragtime' in later 19th-Century. Famous for 'The Entertainer' piano music - used in the blockbuster movie 'The Sting.'
american composer • scott joplin • king of ragtime • jazz composer • american composer • duke ellington
Sergey Rachmaninoff
Brief biography of Russian born-American composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, his life and music. Famous for Piano Concerto No.2 and 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.'
american composer • sergei rachmaninoff • piano concerto no.2 in c minor • rhapsody on a theme of paganini • piano concerto no.3 • paganini's theme
Brief biography of Russian born-American composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, his life and music. Famous for Piano Concerto No.2 and 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.'
american composer • sergei rachmaninoff • piano concerto no.2 in c minor • rhapsody on a theme of paganini • piano concerto no.3 • paganini's theme
Who Was Jeannette Thurber?
A brief look at the of of Jeannette Thurber, who persuaded Antonin Dvorak to go to New York City and become the Director of the National Conservatory of Music.
american composer • national conservatory of music • jeannette thurber • music education in america • american composers • anton dvorak
A brief look at the of of Jeannette Thurber, who persuaded Antonin Dvorak to go to New York City and become the Director of the National Conservatory of Music.
american composer • national conservatory of music • jeannette thurber • music education in america • american composers • anton dvorak
Aaron Copland, Wild West Music
Brief biography of American composer and music teacher Aaron Copland, his film scores and works. Famous for ballet Appalachian Spring.
american composer • aaron copland • american composer of wild west music • copland ballet appalachian spring • copland music americas wide open lands • film score composer of mice and men
Brief biography of American composer and music teacher Aaron Copland, his film scores and works. Famous for ballet Appalachian Spring.
american composer • aaron copland • american composer of wild west music • copland ballet appalachian spring • copland music americas wide open lands • film score composer of mice and men
George Gershwin and Oscar Levant
George Gershwin and Oscar Levant, both young, brilliant composers and pianists, formed a relationship that promoted their popular and classical musical careers.
american composer • american composer george gershwin • george gershwin rhapsody in blue • george gershwin classical music • george gershwin broadway musicals • george gershwin oscar levant friendship
George Gershwin and Oscar Levant, both young, brilliant composers and pianists, formed a relationship that promoted their popular and classical musical careers.
american composer • american composer george gershwin • george gershwin rhapsody in blue • george gershwin classical music • george gershwin broadway musicals • george gershwin oscar levant friendship