Articles related to "American Composers"
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."
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."
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.
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.
harry partch • cloud-chamber music • twentieth-century composers • american composers • just intonation
American Composer Mabel Wheeler Daniels
Mabel Wheeler Daniels was never able to sustain herself financially from her compositions, but her family was wealthy and she was encouraged to continue in her career.
female composers • women composers • mabel wheeler daniels • boston composers • ludwig thuille
Mabel Wheeler Daniels was never able to sustain herself financially from her compositions, but her family was wealthy and she was encouraged to continue in her career.
female composers • women composers • mabel wheeler daniels • boston composers • ludwig thuille
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.
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.
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.
aaron copland • composer • american • music composer
The conclusion of part 1 on the American composer Aaron Copland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
gershwin • swanee • jolson • ira • new york
Part 1 of 2 about one of America's best-known composers and songwriters, George Gershwin.
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.
gershwin • porgy • bess • theatre • rhythm
Part 2 of the article which chronicles the life of George Gershwin, one of America's greatest composers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
marjorie dudley • american women composers • female composers • american composers • chicago musical college
Influential African American Composers
African American composers have contributed to a number of classical music styles, influencing avant garde percussion music, 1920s dance music, chorale music and more.
african american composers • black history quiz • george walker • r. nathaniel dett • amadeo roldán
African American composers have contributed to a number of classical music styles, influencing avant garde percussion music, 1920s dance music, chorale music and more.
african american composers • black history quiz • george walker • r. nathaniel dett • amadeo roldán
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?
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?
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.
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.
samuel barber • samuel barber brief bio • samuel barber american composer • samuel barber adagio for strings • samuel barber dover beach
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.
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.
george gershwin • ira gershwin • american composers • early american classical music • american musical theater
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
All-Female Chamber Group: The Eroica Trio
In "American Journey," The Eroica Trio has released another album that showcases the group's propensity to blend familiar classics with lesser known works.
eroica trio • american journey • mark o'conner's poets and prophets • sara sant’ambrogio • susie park
In "American Journey," The Eroica Trio has released another album that showcases the group's propensity to blend familiar classics with lesser known works.
eroica trio • american journey • mark o'conner's poets and prophets • sara sant’ambrogio • susie park
American Classical Composer George Rochberg
Composer George Rochberg, who had adapted serialism as a viable compositional avenue, returned to tonality after the tragic death of his twenty-year old son Paul.
george rochberg • american composers • serial music composers • tonality in composition • modern classical compositions
Composer George Rochberg, who had adapted serialism as a viable compositional avenue, returned to tonality after the tragic death of his twenty-year old son Paul.
george rochberg • american composers • serial music composers • tonality in composition • modern classical compositions
American Women Composers
A look into the lives and works of several American women who composed in the 19th century.
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 women composers • female american composers • marion bauer • andre gedalge • nadia boulanger
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 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 george gershwin • george gershwin rhapsody in blue • george gershwin classical music • george gershwin broadway musicals • george gershwin oscar levant friendship
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
louis moreau gottschalk • american pianists • new orleans pianists • american composers • the last hope
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.'
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.'
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.'
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.'
sergei rachmaninoff • piano concerto no.2 in c minor • rhapsody on a theme of paganini • piano concerto no.3 • paganini's theme
The Music of George Gershwin
George Gershwin's works as American composer and songwriter. Well-known for Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy & Bess.
music of george gershwin • gershwin's works • gershwin music • gershwin american composer and songwriter • gershwin musicals
George Gershwin's works as American composer and songwriter. Well-known for Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy & Bess.
music of george gershwin • gershwin's works • gershwin music • gershwin american composer and songwriter • gershwin musicals
Dello Joio's Variations, Chaconne and Finale
While the allure of serialism intoxicated many a composer by the late 1940s, a former church organist stuck to his tonal guns, creating one delightful work after another.
norman dello joio • variations • chaconne • finale • gregorian chant
While the allure of serialism intoxicated many a composer by the late 1940s, a former church organist stuck to his tonal guns, creating one delightful work after another.
norman dello joio • variations • chaconne • finale • gregorian chant
All-American Operas
Quick -- name American operas based on American literature. There's more to this subject than you might think!
opera • american opera • nathaniel hawthorne • henry james • mark twain
Quick -- name American operas based on American literature. There's more to this subject than you might think!
opera • american opera • nathaniel hawthorne • henry james • mark twain
British Composer Awards 2008 Shortlist
The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters has narrowed this year's nominations for British Composer Awards down to 33 works by a variety of British composers.
british composer awards 2008 • british academy of composers and songwriters • elliot carter • judith bingham • jonathan pitkin
The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters has narrowed this year's nominations for British Composer Awards down to 33 works by a variety of British composers.
british composer awards 2008 • british academy of composers and songwriters • elliot carter • judith bingham • jonathan pitkin
George Antheil's Capital of the World
In the pantheon of American ballet music, it's a shame that "Capital of the World" by George Antheil isn't discussed more often. It remains one of his masterpieces.
george antheil • joseph levine • roy fitzell • american ballet theatre • virgil thomson
In the pantheon of American ballet music, it's a shame that "Capital of the World" by George Antheil isn't discussed more often. It remains one of his masterpieces.
george antheil • joseph levine • roy fitzell • american ballet theatre • virgil thomson
German Concert Pianist Ernst Perabo
A German-born concert pianist and composer, he lived in Boston, Massachusetts, for over fifty years.
johann ernst perabo • nineteenth century concert pianists • william scharfenberg • henry c timm • robert goldbeck
A German-born concert pianist and composer, he lived in Boston, Massachusetts, for over fifty years.
johann ernst perabo • nineteenth century concert pianists • william scharfenberg • henry c timm • robert goldbeck
John Philip Sousa
Of all American musicians and composers, one name ranks as the most historically prominent: John Philip Sousa, his marches, and his legacy stand for all time.
john philip sousa • sousa • stars and stripes • march • marine corps
Of all American musicians and composers, one name ranks as the most historically prominent: John Philip Sousa, his marches, and his legacy stand for all time.
john philip sousa • sousa • stars and stripes • march • marine corps
Medieval Christmas Carols pt. 1
Not all "medieval" Christmas carols are medieval in origin.
carols • christmas carols • medieval christmas carols • medieval carols • coventry carol
Not all "medieval" Christmas carols are medieval in origin.
carols • christmas carols • medieval christmas carols • medieval carols • coventry carol
Women of Music History, Part III - Nadia Boulanger
Get to know this pioneering force in composition, conducting and teaching.
boulanger • copland • paris • conducting • composition
Get to know this pioneering force in composition, conducting and teaching.
boulanger • copland • paris • conducting • composition
American Pianist Leon Fleisher
Leon Fleisher is a top pianist, and many of the next generation of classical pianists have studied with him. But he wasn't always able to play with 2 hands.
leon fleisher • concerto for left hand • classical pianist • american pianist • two hands
Leon Fleisher is a top pianist, and many of the next generation of classical pianists have studied with him. But he wasn't always able to play with 2 hands.
leon fleisher • concerto for left hand • classical pianist • american pianist • two hands
Biography of Leonard Bernstein
Life and works of Leonard Bernstein - consummate musician, one of 20th century's most celebrated conductors, and famous for creation of "West Side Story".
leonard bernstein • leonard bernstein biography • bernstein works • bernstein music • bernstein west side story
Life and works of Leonard Bernstein - consummate musician, one of 20th century's most celebrated conductors, and famous for creation of "West Side Story".
leonard bernstein • leonard bernstein biography • bernstein works • bernstein music • bernstein west side story
Christmas Operas in One Act
Christmas one-act operas: Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors and Bridge's The Christmas Rose: opera plot synopsis, character description and other opera information.
christmas operas • christmas operas in one act • amahl and the midnight visitors • menotti's amahl • the christmas rose opera
Christmas one-act operas: Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors and Bridge's The Christmas Rose: opera plot synopsis, character description and other opera information.
christmas operas • christmas operas in one act • amahl and the midnight visitors • menotti's amahl • the christmas rose opera
Composer and Pianist Louis Moreau-Gottschalk
Louis Moreau-Gottschalk is not a widely touted name in music circles. However, this Louisiana native made great contributions to classical music that we today recognize
composer louis moreau gottschalk • founders of american piano music • gottschalk's musical style • reasons for gottschalk's obscurity • gottschalk's louisiana quartet
Louis Moreau-Gottschalk is not a widely touted name in music circles. However, this Louisiana native made great contributions to classical music that we today recognize
composer louis moreau gottschalk • founders of american piano music • gottschalk's musical style • reasons for gottschalk's obscurity • gottschalk's louisiana quartet
Composer Eugenie Rocherolle
A short summary of the life and compositions of Eugenie Rocherolle, Connecticut-based Classical Composer.
eugenie rocherolle • french opera house • broadway • boogie • sophie newcomb college
A short summary of the life and compositions of Eugenie Rocherolle, Connecticut-based Classical Composer.
eugenie rocherolle • french opera house • broadway • boogie • sophie newcomb college
Composer Lorraine Nelson-Wolf
A brief look at the career of Lorraine Nelson-Wolf, a young composer whose works have been performed in many venues.
lorraine nelson-wolf • godfrey nelson • manhattan school of music • purchase conservatory • newpauer conservatory of music
A brief look at the career of Lorraine Nelson-Wolf, a young composer whose works have been performed in many venues.
lorraine nelson-wolf • godfrey nelson • manhattan school of music • purchase conservatory • newpauer conservatory of music
Count Your Blessings Hymn
History of the finest thanksgiving hymn "Count Your Blessings," and brief biographies of hymn-writer Johnson Oatman, Jr. and composer Edwin Excell.
count your blessings • count gratitude hymn • thanksgiving • gratefulness count • counting blessings song
History of the finest thanksgiving hymn "Count Your Blessings," and brief biographies of hymn-writer Johnson Oatman, Jr. and composer Edwin Excell.
count your blessings • count gratitude hymn • thanksgiving • gratefulness count • counting blessings song
Famous Austrian Women Composers
While there are several women composers in our time, it was not so in previous centuries. Here are a few Austrian composers who deserve to be remembered for their works.
josephine aurenhammer • austrian composers • wolfgang mozart • leopoldine blahetka • ludwig beethoven
While there are several women composers in our time, it was not so in previous centuries. Here are a few Austrian composers who deserve to be remembered for their works.
josephine aurenhammer • austrian composers • wolfgang mozart • leopoldine blahetka • ludwig beethoven
French Composer Olivier Messiaen Turns 100
Though Elliot Carter may be getting all the hype, the modern composer Messiaen also turned 100 this year. His music is both intellectually rigorous and mystically dreamy.
olivier messiaen • elliot carter • synaesthesia • greek meters • mystic composers
Though Elliot Carter may be getting all the hype, the modern composer Messiaen also turned 100 this year. His music is both intellectually rigorous and mystically dreamy.
olivier messiaen • elliot carter • synaesthesia • greek meters • mystic composers
History of British Women Composers
It is often thought that composing was a man's work exclusively. Here are a few British women whose compositions were performed and/or published in their lifetime.
british women composers • british female composers • british composers • teresa del riego • francesco tosti
It is often thought that composing was a man's work exclusively. Here are a few British women whose compositions were performed and/or published in their lifetime.
british women composers • british female composers • british composers • teresa del riego • francesco tosti
Measha Brueggergosman
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman has released her first album with the Deutsche Grammophon label, featuring music for the cabaret.
measha brueggergosman • surprise • cabaret songs • canadian sopranos • william bolcom
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman has released her first album with the Deutsche Grammophon label, featuring music for the cabaret.
measha brueggergosman • surprise • cabaret songs • canadian sopranos • william bolcom
Musical Chairs Part I
Any hep cat who enjoyed listening to swing music on the radio had a rude awakening on New Years Day 1941.
ascap • music • ban • nab • networks
Any hep cat who enjoyed listening to swing music on the radio had a rude awakening on New Years Day 1941.
ascap • music • ban • nab • networks
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