Musicians and Composers Of The 20th Century

[Old Stagehand]

Grade 6 Up—Composers, instrumental and vocal performers, and teachers who "made an enduring impact" on the field during the last century are covered in this solid set. The 614 alphabetically arranged entries list their principal works and associations, provide brief biographical summaries, and focus on the subjects' works and legacies, in 1500–2500 words each. While world music is included, the emphasis is on American and European music, with 428 of the biographees coming from the United States. Genres covered range from classical to New Age, folk to opera, country to musical theater, and rock to avant garde. Clearly written essays, illustrated with black-and-white photographs, put the musicians in historical context, with an end result that is enjoyable for browsing and useful for reference. Suggestions for further reading and related entries close each article. Volume 5 incorporates an extensive general bibliography arranged by genre, a thorough glossary, a chronological list of musicians arranged by decade, and a list of pertinent Web sites, as well as indexes by subject; geographical region; and names of musicians, groups, and works

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