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Focusing on instrumental works of high-art music, Von Glahn analyzes thoroughly the soundscapes of fourteen diverse composers who have commemorated American places. Organized chronologically, the volume looks at such distinctive American musical voices and works as Anthony Philip Heinrich, The War of the Elements and the Thundering of Niagara; Charles Ives, The Housatonic at Stockbridge and From Hanover Square North, at the End of a Tragic Day, the Voice of the People Again Arose; Aaron Copland, Quiet City and Music for a Great City; Duke Ellington, Harlem; Roy Harris, Cimarron; Ferde Grofe, Grand Canyon Suite; Robert Starer, Hudson Valley Suite; and Steve Reich, Vermont Counterpoint and New York Counterpoint.
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Denise Von Glahn is assistant professor of music history and musicology at Florida State University. She lives in Tallahassee, Florida.
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- PublisherNortheastern
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 1555535836
- ISBN 13 9781555535834
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages376
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