Contemporary American Composers by Rupert Hughes

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Author Hughes, Rupert, 1872-1956
Title Contemporary American Composers
Being a Study of the Music of This Country, Its Present
Conditions and Its Future, with Critical Estimates and
Biographies of the Principal Living Composers; and an
Abundance of Portraits, Fac-simile Musical Autographs, and
Compositions
Credits Produced by David Newman, Jeffrey Johnson, Suzanne Lybarger,
Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "Contemporary American Composers" by Rupert Hughes is a critical study of American music, focusing on its evolution, key figures, and cultural significance, written in the late 19th century. The book explores the underappreciated contributions of living composers, providing biographical sketches and evaluations of their works in the context of both American and global music landscapes. It sheds light on the struggle for a distinctly American musical identity amidst influences from Europe, particularly Germany. The opening of the work sets the tone for the exploration of American compositions, noting the increasing readiness of composers for constructive criticism. Hughes discusses the historical obstacles to developing a national music scene in the United States and critiques the existing biases against contemporary works. He proposes that the growth of a national school of music hinges on embracing both native and global influences, while advocating for the recognition and appreciation of the diverse and rich musical expressions being created by American composers. This thorough, research-based approach suggests that the author's deep enthusiasm for the subject matter will resonate with readers interested in music history and the cultural dynamics of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Composers -- United States -- Biography
Subject Music -- United States -- History and criticism
Category Text
EBook-No. 23800
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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