Copland Connotations: Studies and Interviews - Hardcover

Dickinson, Peter; Hitchcock (fo, H. Wiley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0851159028 ISBN 13: 9780851159027

Publisher: Boydell Press, 2004

Synopsis

A mine of information for both general and specialist readers about the life and work of one of America's greatest composers. The contributors to Copland Connotations - both American and British - include the leading figures in Copland studies. Pre-eminent among these is Vivian Perlis, whose two-volume memoirs were written in collaboration with the composer himself; then Howard Pollack, whose substantial biography of Copland has been acclaimed; and also other established specialists in American music such as Stephen Banfield, William Brooks, Mark DeVoto, Peter Dickinson, David Schiff, Larry Starr and the distinguished analyst Arnold Whittall. Brilliant studies from young scholars are a special feature - Jessica Burr, Jennifer DeLapp, Sally Bick, Daniel E. Mathers and Marta Robertson. These all offer exciting new perspectives on Copland's work; unique reflections on his private life; and indicate the undoubted vitality of his appeal to future generations. The British-based team of authors, along with Anthony Burton, David Nicholls and Bayan Northcott, engages in a lively open forum discussion covering many issues in connection with Copland and his work. And finally Copland Connotations brings Copland himself into the picture by providingtranscriptions of two previously unpublished interviews Copland gave to Peter Dickinson at Keele University in 1976.

About this title

About the Author

PETER DICKINSON is head of Music at the Institute of United States Studies, London University, and Emeritus Professor of the Universities of Keele and London.

Edition details

• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851159028
• ISBN 13: 9780851159027
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232