Reflections on the Music Life in the United States by Roger Sessions
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"Reflections on the Music Life in the United States" by Roger Sessions is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This work explores the development of music in the U.S. over the past several decades, focusing particularly on the period since World War I. The author reflects on the challenges and triumphs faced by American composers and musicians, aiming to capture the evolution of the cultural landscape surrounding music in the
United States. The opening of the book sets the stage for a thorough examination of the American music scene, discussing its historical context and the conditions that have influenced musical development. Roger Sessions shares his personal journey as a composer, detailing how he and his contemporaries navigated a music environment that predominantly valued European traditions. He highlights contrasts between past and present attitudes, emphasizing how contemporary American musicians now find greater support and opportunities for their work. The narrative reflects on various facets, from concert life to music education, while hinting at broader cultural implications of these developments in the societal fabric of the U.S. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sessions, Roger, 1896-1985 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 56012976 |
| Title | Reflections on the Music Life in the United States |
| Original Publication | United States: Merlin Press,1956. |
| Series Title | Merlin music books, v. 6 |
| Contents | Background and conditions -- Early history -- Concerts -- Musical theater -- Music education -- Musical opinion -- Composers and their ideas: Nationalism. Quest for popularity. Countercurrents. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Music -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67239 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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