Portrait of Percy Grainger / Malcolm Gillies and David Pear
- Bib ID:
- 1634283
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Gillies, Malcolm, 1954-
- Description:
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- Rochester, NY : University of Rochester Press, 2002
- xxxv, 220 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- ISBN:
- 1580460879 (alkaline paper)
- Series:
- Eastman studies in music, 1071-9989.
- Summary:
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"A book of recollections of Percy Grainger (1882-1961), the Australian-born pianist, folklorist, and composer. Contributors include Edvard Grieg, Benjamin Britten, various members of Grainger's family and performing musicians with whom he played. There are several self-analyzing passages by Grainger himself." "Grainger's music is being revived at a growing rate, especially in the United States, Britain and his native Australia. This is a riveting look at the driven, engaging personality who composed such fascinating pieces."--BOOK JACKET.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [209]) and index.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Pear, David
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2002
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