COLIN MCPHEE (Smithsonian Studies of American Musicians Series) - Hardcover

Oja, Carol J.

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Synopsis

McPhee (1900-1964) was a pioneer among American composers in turning to Asia for inspiration. Living on the island of Bali during the 1930s, he became a devoted chronicler of its musical culture. This study traces his life, his influences on fellow musicians, and his struggles as a composer. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Carol J. Oja is William Powell Mason Professor of Music at Harvard University, specializing in historical musicology.

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ISBN 10:  0252071808 ISBN 13:  9780252071805
Publisher: University of Illinois Press, 2004
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