Musicians with a mission : keeping the classical tradition alive / Andrew L. Pincus.
| Author/creator | Pincus, Andrew L., 1930- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Boston : Northeastern University Press, ©2002. |
| Description | xii, 288, pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Yo-Yo Ma: Marco Polo totes a cello -- Phyllis Curtin: the eternal feminine draws us on -- Gunther Schuller: who cares what style it's in? -- Robert Spano: turning Babel into buzz -- The Juilliard String Quartet: long live the revolution -- Midori: growing flowers in the desert. |
| Abstract | Profiles of six remarkable artists--cellist Yo-Yo Ma, violinist Midori, singer Phyllis Curtin, the Juilliard String Quartet, composer Gunther Schuller, and conductor Robert Spano--who have advanced American musical culture through their spirited support of new repertoire, new artists, and new ideas. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2001059190 |
| ISBN | 155553516X (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML385 .P55 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |