In the nineteenth-century, American musical composition was dominated by European-born composers and conductors who emigrated to the United States. Chadwick helped the cause of American composition by making distinctively American works acceptable in the concert hall. A detailed analysis of the composer's six symphonic works imparts a sense of Chadwick's symphonic style. This analysis reveals the change from an emulation of European masters to a completely personal and American style. The critical response to Chadwick's work is exhaustively reviewed to provide insights into many aspects of the composer, his music, and his work as a conductor. Includes two appendixes containing a list of performances of his symphonic works, a complete roster of his compositions, bibliography and discography.

About the Author
Bill F. Faucett is an arts administrator and a contributor to the new edition of the definitive German-language music encyclopedia, Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart.


Book Information
ISBN 9780810830387
Author Bill F. Faucett
Format Hardback
Page Count 238
Imprint Scarecrow Press
Publisher Scarecrow Press
Weight(grams) 422g
Dimensions(mm) 223mm * 156mm * 19mm