Excerpt from The Curtis Institute of Music: Was Created, in 1924 Under an Endowment by Mary Louise Curtis Bok, and Is Operated Under a Charter of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Theory and composition: Composition Elements and Forms of Musical Expression Instrumentation and Orchestration.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the fascinating story of the Curtis Institute of Music, a renowned institution founded in 1914 in Philadelphia. The author delves into the institute's creation, its unique mission, and its enduring legacy in the world of music. Through detailed accounts of the founders, directors, and faculty, the book offers a glimpse into the inner workings of this prestigious school. We encounter legendary figures like Marcella Sembrich, Josef Hofmann, and Efrem Zimbalist, whose dedication to musical excellence shaped the Curtis Institute's rigorous standards. The book highlights the institute's commitment to providing exceptional instruction, financial aid, and performance opportunities for talented young musicians. Through the detailed descriptions of faculty members and their biographies, we see how the Curtis Institute assembled a world-class faculty and developed a reputation for training some of the most acclaimed musicians of the 20th century. By focusing on the personalities and philosophies of those who helped shape the Curtis Institute, the author provides a vivid picture of the institution's impact on the development of musical talent. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of music education, the development of artistic excellence, or the lives and contributions of legendary musicians. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332109777_0
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