Randall Thompson: A Bio-Bibliography by Caroline C. Benser (English) Hardcover B

Description: Randall Thompson by Caroline C. Benser, David F. Urrows Randall Thompson: A Bio-Bibliography is the first comprehensive study of Thompsons oeuvre since his death.The volume is organized into five parts, beginning with a substantial biography written by David Francis Urrows, Thompsons final student and amanuensis. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first major reference work on this important choral composer. As is usual for volumes in this valuable series, the book is clearly printed and well bound, and it is highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate music collections as well as for public libraries serving communities with active choral societies. ChoiceWhen Randall Thompson died in 1984, America lost one of its most distinguished musicians. At the time of his death, it was already apparent that an assessment of his varied contributions to our musical life in the context of his contemporary generation was sorely needed. Randall Thompson: A Bio-Bibliography is the first comprehensive study of Thompsons oeuvre since his death.The volume is organized into five parts, beginning with a substantial biography written by David Francis Urrows, Thompsons final student and amanuensis. Urrows presents new information on Thompsons youth, his study in Italy and the influence of Malipiero on his work, his educational and compositional philosophy, and his role in the emergence of American music from the influence of European models. Bensers most complete catalog of works compiled to date follows. This vital list includes previously unpublished compositions, particularly those newly made available by Thompsons longtime publisher, E. C. Schirmer, and new recordings made by Bay Cities Music. A sampling of prose writings by Thompson offers a eclectic overview. The complete, extensively annotated bibliography, discography, and two appendixes that list Thompsons compositions chronologically and alphabetically complete this study. Music libraries will want to add this volume to their collections. It will also be an invaluable reference for choral directors, program note annotators, and American music enthusiasts. Author Biography CAROLINE CEPIN BENSER lives in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is the author of Egon Wellesz (1885-1974): Chronicle of a Twentieth-Century Musician. She has contributed to Alabama Heritage.DAVID FRANCIS URROWS, a lecturer in the Department of Music at Hong Kong Baptist College, has the distinction of being Randall Thompsons final student. Table of Contents PrefaceBiographyCatalog of WorksWritings by ThompsonBibliographyDiscographyAppendix I: Chronological List of CompositionsAppendix II: Alphabetical List of CompositionsAppendix III: Forthcoming Publications from E. C. SchrimerIndex Review ?Two scholars specializing in 20th-century music, Benser (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) and Urrows (Hong Kong Baptist College) have collaborated on this work about "the most frequently performed and least written about American composer of the twentieth century." The biography of Thompson, which forms the first part of the volume, is by Urrows who was a student, friend, and ultimately, amanuensis to the composer. A chronological, classified catalog of works, both published and unpublished, is followed by an annotated bibliography of Thompsons own writings, together with another bibliography of books and articles about the composer and his works. A short discographical section is followed with appendixes containing chronological and alphabetical lists of compositions and with an extensive index. This is the first major reference work on this important choral composer. As is usual for volumes in this valuable series, the book is clearly printed and well bound, and it is highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate music collections as well as for public libraries serving communities with active choral societies.?-Choice"Two scholars specializing in 20th-century music, Benser (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) and Urrows (Hong Kong Baptist College) have collaborated on this work about "the most frequently performed and least written about American composer of the twentieth century." The biography of Thompson, which forms the first part of the volume, is by Urrows who was a student, friend, and ultimately, amanuensis to the composer. A chronological, classified catalog of works, both published and unpublished, is followed by an annotated bibliography of Thompsons own writings, together with another bibliography of books and articles about the composer and his works. A short discographical section is followed with appendixes containing chronological and alphabetical lists of compositions and with an extensive index. This is the first major reference work on this important choral composer. As is usual for volumes in this valuable series, the book is clearly printed and well bound, and it is highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate music collections as well as for public libraries serving communities with active choral societies."-Choice Promotional This is the first major reference work on this important choral composer. As is usual for volumes in this valuable series, the book is clearly printed and well bound, and it is highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate music collections as well as for public libraries serving communities with active choral societies. Choice Long Description When Randall Thompson died in 1984, America lost one of its most distinguished musicians. At the time of his death, it was already apparent that an assessment of his varied contributions to our musical life in the context of his contemporary generation was sorely needed. Randall Thompson: A Bio-Bibliography is the first comprehensive study of Thompsons oeuvre since his death. The volume is organized into five parts, beginning with a substantial biography written by David Francis Urrows, Thompsons final student and amanuensis. Urrows presents new information on Thompsons youth, his study in Italy and the influence of Malipiero on his work, his educational and compositional philosophy, and his role in the emergence of American music from the influence of European models. Bensers most complete catalog of works compiled to date follows. This vital list includes previously unpublished compositions, particularly those newly made available by Thompsons longtime publisher, E. C. Schirmer, and new recordings made by Bay Cities Music. A sampling of prose writings by Thompson offers a eclectic overview. The complete, extensively annotated bibliography, discography, and two appendixes that list Thompsons compositions chronologically and alphabetically complete this study. Music libraries will want to add this volume to their collections. It will also be an invaluable reference for choral directors, program note annotators, and American music enthusiasts. Review Quote "Two scholars specializing in 20th-century music, Benser (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) and Urrows (Hong Kong Baptist College) have collaborated on this work about "the most frequently performed and least written about American composer of the twentieth century." The biography of Thompson, which forms the first part of the volume, is by Urrows who was a student, friend, and ultimately, amanuensis to the composer. A chronological, classified catalog of works, both published and unpublished, is followed by an annotated bibliography of Thompsons own writings, together with another bibliography of books and articles about the composer and his works. A short discographical section is followed with appendixes containing chronological and alphabetical lists of compositions and with an extensive index. This is the first major reference work on this important choral composer. As is usual for volumes in this valuable series, the book is clearly printed and well bound, and it is highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate music collections as well as for public libraries serving communities with active choral societies."-Choice Promotional "Headline" This is the first major reference work on this important choral composer. As is usual for volumes in this valuable series, the book is clearly printed and well bound, and it is highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate music collections as well as for public libraries serving communities with active choral societies. Choice Details ISBN0313255210 Pages 248 Year 1991 ISBN-10 0313255210 ISBN-13 9780313255212 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1991-03-30 Imprint Greenwood Press Country of Publication United States Edited by Caroline Cepin Benser DEWEY 016.78092 Short Title RANDALL THOMPSON Language English Media Book Series Number 38 Place of Publication Westport Birth 1944 Edition illustrated edition annotated edition Illustrations 1, black & white illustrations Series Bio-Bibliographies in Music Subtitle A Bio-Bibliography UK Release Date 1991-03-30 AU Release Date 1991-03-30 NZ Release Date 1991-03-30 US Release Date 1991-03-30 Author David F. Urrows Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Edition Description Annotated edition Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:23141064;

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