Twentieth-century brass soloists / Michael Meckna ; foreword by Allen P. Britton.

Author/creator Meckna, Michael author.
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1994.
Descriptionxviii, 291 pages, 30 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

Variant title 20th-century brass soloists
SeriesBio-critical sourcebooks on musical performance
Bio-critical sourcebooks on musical performance. ^A331582
Contents Foreword / Allen P. Britton -- The Soloists -- Appendix: Performers by Instrument.
Abstract Musical performance on brass instruments has blossomed in the 20th century because of technical improvements in horn making, a vastly increased literature, and an astonishing number of outstanding players. Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey, and Doc Severinsen have become household names, and classical musicians such as Maurice Andre, Christian Lindberg, and Barry Tuckwell have pursued distinguished careers as soloists. This book analyzes and celebrates nearly one hundred brass soloists who have performed and been recorded widely, and whose genius, technique, and style have combined to produce unforgettable moments in music.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 267-268), discographies and index.
Other title20th-century brass soloists.
LCCN 93023943
ISBN0313264686 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Reference ML399 .M4 1994 ✔ Available