| Series |
Composers of North America ; no. 4
Composers of North America ; no. 4. ^A191193
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| Contents |
Part I. Strong's life in two half centuries, 1856-1948. Family and cultural influences: New York, 1856-1879 -- German, Swiss, and New England years, 1879-1896 -- The middle period, 1897-1912 -- The third period, 1913-1943 -- Appraisal of the man -- Part II. Getting to know Strong's music. When is art? -- Music for orchestra -- Works for solo instruments with orchestra -- Cantatas with orchestra -- Chamber music works -- Duets for piano -- Music for solo piano -- Vocal works -- Conclusion. Strong's musical works among his American generation's repertoire -- Part III. The music of Templeton Strong -- Appendix. Ansermet's program notes for Sintram. |
| Abstract |
This book chronicles the work of George Templeton Strong, an American composer and painter who remained in close contact with musical and artistic developments in the United States despite the fact that the bulk of his work was done in Europe. This carefully researched presentation includes musical examples, excerpts from Strong's correspondence, and press reviews of his works in order to examine his artistic goals and illuminate the atmosphere of the time as well as his aspirations, frustrations, and achievements. Detailed analyses of certain works complement a comprehensive catalog of Strong's published and unpublished compositions, with full publication details and the location of unpublished work. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 412-417), discography (page 390), and index. |
| LCCN | 94019028 |
| ISBN | 0810827662 |
