Perlis Vivian (259 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. The first decades of the twentieth century were a fertile and fascinating period in American musical history. This book, and the two CDs that accompany it, present an exceptional collection of interviews with and about the most significant musical figures of the era. Tapping the unparalleled materials contained in the Oral History, American Music archive at Yale University, Composers' Voices from Ives to Ellington is a unique account of what it was like for musicians and composers to live and work in those years. It is also the story of the making of the archive, as told by Vivian Perlis, founding director, who personally conducted many of the interviews. Music aficionados can now hear Eubie Blake describe the birth of ragtime or listen to a firsthand account of how Ira Gershwin came to write those famous lines in 'Let's Call the Whole Thing Off'. In-depth interviews with such figures as Henry Cowell, Virgil Thomson, Aaron Copland and Duke Ellington are included in the book, which also features chapter introductions and fascinating sidebars, illustrations and anecdotes throughout. Two CDs complete the set, enabling today's listener to enjoy the remarkable experience of hearing the actual voices and the music of American composers of the early twentieth century. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The first decades of the twentieth century were a fertile and fascinating period in American musical history. This book, and the two CDs that accompany it, present an exceptional collection of interviews with and about the most significant musical figures of the era. Tapping the unparalleled materials contained in the Oral History, American Music archive at Yale University, Composers' Voices from Ives to Ellington is a unique account of what it was like for musicians and composers to live and work in those years. It is also the story of the making of the archive, as told by Vivian Perlis, founding director, who personally conducted many of the interviews. Music aficionados can now hear Eubie Blake describe the birth of ragtime or listen to a firsthand account of how Ira Gershwin came to write those famous lines in 'Let's Call the Whole Thing Off'. In-depth interviews with such figures as Henry Cowell, Virgil Thomson, Aaron Copland and Duke Ellington are included in the book, which also features chapter introductions and fascinating sidebars, illustrations and anecdotes throughout. Two CDs complete the set, enabling today's listener to enjoy the remarkable experience of hearing the actual voices and the music of American composers of the early twentieth century. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Interweaving photographs, concert programs, scores, and drawings with the texts of more than fifty interviews, this book is a memory portrait of an enigmatic American composer, told in the voices of the people who knew him best. This is a Kinkeldey Award-winning volume, providing a multifaceted and humanizing view of an American musical icon.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Interweaving photographs, concert programs, scores, and drawings with the texts of more than fifty interviews, this book is a memory portrait of an enigmatic American composer, told in the voices of the people who knew him best. This is a Kinkeldey Award-winning volume, providing a multifaceted and humanizing view of an American musical icon. …

Condition: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.