George Whitefield Chadwick : his symphonic works / by Bill F. Faucett.
| Author/creator | Faucett, Bill F. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, ©1996. |
| Description | xix, 214 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Composers of North America series ; no. 19 Composers of North America ; no. 19. ^A191193 |
| Contents | Biographical sketch -- Introduction to the symphonies -- Symphony no. 1 in C major, op. 5 -- Symphony no. 2 in B♭ major, op. 21 -- Symphony in F (no. 3) -- Introduction to the quasi-symphonies -- Symphonic sketches -- Sinfonietta in D major -- Suite symphonique in E♭ major -- Conclusion -- Appendix I. The complete works of George Whitefield Chadwick. Instrumental music ; Stage works ; Choral music ; Solo songs -- Appendix II. Selected performances of the symphonic works of George Whitefield Chadwick. |
| Abstract | In the nineteenth-century, American musical composition was dominated by European-born composers and conductors who emigrated to the United States. Chadwick helped the cause of American composition by making distinctively American works acceptable in the concert hall. A detailed analysis of the composer's six symphonic works imparts a sense of Chadwick's symphonic style. This analysis reveals the change from an emulation of European masters to a completely personal and American style. The critical response to Chadwick's work is exhaustively reviewed to provide insights into many aspects of the composer, his music, and his work as a conductor. Includes two appendixes containing a list of performances of his symphonic works, a complete roster of his compositions, bibliography and discography. |
| Local note | Little-298158--305131004362S |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references, discography, and index. |
| LCCN | 95014501 |
| ISBN | 0810830388 |
| ISBN | 0810830841 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.C395 F38 1996 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |