Samuel Barber : the composer and his music /

This comprehensive study of Barber's life and work examines the social context in which a major composer developed his craft and built his career, the evolving musical tastes of American audiences, and his relationship to musical giants like Arturo Toscanini and Serge Koussevitsky.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Heyman, Barbara B.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1994, 1992.
Subjects:	Barber, Samuel, > 1910-1981 > Criticism and interpretation. Barber, Samuel, > 1910-1981 Piano music > History and criticism. Piano, Musique de > Histoire et critique. Composers & Musicians. BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY. Entertainment & Performing Arts. United States. HISTORY. Piano music Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Table of Contents:

INTRODUCTION; 1. BEGINNINGS; 2. A SERIOUS STUDENT; 3. DISCOVERIES; 4. UNCERTAINTIES; 5. INDEPENDENCE; 6. THE AMERICAN ACADEMY; 7. RECOGNITION; 8. PRELUDE TO WAR; 9. WORLD CATACLYSM; 10. MIDDLE YEARS; 11. COMPOSER AS CONDUCTOR; 12. SONG CYCLES; 13. SEARCHES; 14. VANESSA; 15. INTERLUDE; 16. LINCOLN CENTER COMMISSIONS; 17. A NEW OPERA HOUSE; 18. THE LAST YEARS; POSTLUDE; Works List; Bibliography; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z.