Orchestrating the nation : the nineteenth-century American symphonic enterprise

Orchestrating the nation : the nineteenth-century American symphonic enterprise / Douglas W. Shadle.

During the 19th century, nearly 100 symphonies were written by over 50 composers living in the United States. With few exceptions, this repertoire is virtually forgotten today. In 'Orchestrating the Nation', author Douglas W. Shadle explores the stylistic diversity of this substantial repe...

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Main Author: Shadle, Douglas W. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2015.
Subjects:
1800-1899
Symphony > United States > 19th century.
Music > United States > 19th century > History and criticism.
History & Criticism.
MUSIC.
Music
Symphony
United States
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:During the 19th century, nearly 100 symphonies were written by over 50 composers living in the United States. With few exceptions, this repertoire is virtually forgotten today. In 'Orchestrating the Nation', author Douglas W. Shadle explores the stylistic diversity of this substantial repertoire and uncovers why it failed to enter the musical mainstream.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199358670
0199358672
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Online resource; title from home page (viewed on October 9, 2015).

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