Musicians with a mission : keeping the classical tradition alive / Andrew L. Pincus.

Author/creator Pincus, Andrew L., 1930-
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Northeastern University Press, ©2002.
Descriptionxii, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2001059190
ISBN155553516X (cloth : alk. paper)

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML385 .P55 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold