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Lucille
written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 126-138
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written by Sebastian Danchin, 1955-; in Blues Boy: The Life and Music of B. B. King (Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi, 1998), 126-138
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Biography
Author / Creator
Sebastian Danchin, 1955-
Date Published / Released
1998
Publisher
University Press of Mississippi
Person Discussed
B. B. King, 1925-2015, Blind Lemon Jefferson, 1897-1929, Lonnie Johnson, 1889-1970, Charlie Christian, 1916-1942, Ivory Joe Hunter, 1914-1974, Louis Jordan, 1908-1975, Roy Hawkins, 1903-1974
Topic / Theme
African American, Musicians, Songs, Performance practice, Expression in performance, Performance influences, Radio programs, Improvisation, Guitar, electric, Guitar
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The Modern Scene
written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; in Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It. (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 187-248
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written by Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014; in Blues People: The Negro Experience in White America and the Music that Developed from It. (New York, NY: William Morrow and Company, 1963), 187-248
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
General reference book
Author / Creator
Amiri Baraka, 1934-2014
Date Published / Released
1963
Publisher
William Morrow and Company
Person Discussed
John Coltrane, 1926-1967, Dizzy Gillespie, 1917-1993, Count Basie, 1904-1984, Lester Young, 1909-1959, Miles Davis, 1926-1991, Ornette Coleman, 1930-2000, Cecil Percival Taylor, 1929-2018, Coleman Hawkins, 1904-1969, Charlie Parker, 1920-1955, Thelonious Monk, 1917-1982
Topic / Theme
Caucasian American, African American, Cultural identity, Discrimination, Racial integration, Segregation, Nomenclature, Musical ensembles, Fads, Cultural life, Musicians, Performance influences, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Bars and saloons, Performance criticism, Music criticism, Improvisation, World War II, 1939-1945, Korean Conflict, 1950...
Caucasian American, African American, Cultural identity, Discrimination, Racial integration, Segregation, Nomenclature, Musical ensembles, Fads, Cultural life, Musicians, Performance influences, Performance practice, Music arrangement, Musical technique, Musical meter and rhythm, Bars and saloons, Performance criticism, Music criticism, Improvisation, World War II, 1939-1945, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, Beat Generation, 1950's-1960's, Saxophone, Piano, Drum kit, Big band, Bass, double, Trumpet
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Boulanger: Clairières dans le ciel
composed by Lili Boulanger, 1893-1918, Boulanger: Clairières dans le ciel (Hyperion, 1994), 14 page(s)
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composed by Lili Boulanger, 1893-1918, Boulanger: Clairières dans le ciel (Hyperion, 1994), 14 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1994
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Liner note
Author / Creator
Lili Boulanger, 1893-1918
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Hyperion
Person Discussed
Lili Boulanger, 1893-1918
Topic / Theme
Musical instruments, Audio recordings, Symphony, Voice, Piano
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Ionisation
directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; composed by Edgard Varèse, 1883-1965; conducted by Pierre Boulez, 1925-2016; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY; in Musicians and Contemporary Music, Boulez x 3, Part II (Kent, CT: Creative Arts Television), 5 mins
Part two of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversat...
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directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; composed by Edgard Varèse, 1883-1965; conducted by Pierre Boulez, 1925-2016; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY; in Musicians and Contemporary Music, Boulez x 3, Part II (Kent, CT: Creative Arts Television), 5 mins
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Part two of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversation concerns how musicians feel about the challenges of modern music, and what new techniques are demanded on players and their instrum...
Part two of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversation concerns how musicians feel about the challenges of modern music, and what new techniques are demanded on players and their instruments. Pieces performed: Varese's "Ionisation" (1933) and Peter Lieberson's "Concerto for Violoncello with Accompanying Trios" (1974). With members of the New York Philharmonic: concertmaster Eliot Chapo, Ralph Mendelson (viola), Orin O'Brian (double bass), Walter Rosenberger (percussion), Stanley Drucker (clarinet).
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance, Panel discussion
Contributor
Pierre Boulez, 1925-2016, Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY
Author / Creator
Edgard Varèse, 1883-1965, Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013
Publisher
Creative Arts Television
Series
Boulez x 3
Topic / Theme
Musical performances, Music practice, Musicians, Music, Avant-Garde
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1975 Creative Arts Television
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Valentine
directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; composed by Jacob Druckman, 1928-1996; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY; performed by Jon Deak, 1943-; in Music Director and Contemporary Music, Boulez x 3, Part III (Kent, CT: Creative Arts Television), 8 mins
Part three of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. here Arthur Weisberg, conductor of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and Jacob Druckman, comp...
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directed by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013; composed by Jacob Druckman, 1928-1996; produced by Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY; performed by Jon Deak, 1943-; in Music Director and Contemporary Music, Boulez x 3, Part III (Kent, CT: Creative Arts Television), 8 mins
Description
Part three of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. here Arthur Weisberg, conductor of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and Jacob Druckman, composer. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversation concerns the responsibilities...
Part three of a three-part series in which Pierre Boulez, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic, discusses many aspects of performing "contemporary" and "avant garde" music with panels representing the music world. here Arthur Weisberg, conductor of the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, and Jacob Druckman, composer. Performances of modern music accompany and illustrate these talks. On this program the conversation concerns the responsibilities of the conductor, the architecture of concert halls, added rehearsal time needed for modern music, new or different orchestra personnel needed for new music. Pieces performed: "Valentine" by Druckman, "Eclat" by Boulez.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Panel discussion, Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Jon Deak, 1943-
Contributor
Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Camera Three, New York, NY
Author / Creator
Jacob Druckman, 1928-1996, Merrill Brockway, 1923-2013, Jon Deak, 1943-
Publisher
Creative Arts Television
Series
Boulez x 3
Topic / Theme
Music, Music conductors, Composers, Avant-Garde
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1975 Creative Arts Television
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Brahms and His World
edited by Walter Frisch and Kevin C. Karnes (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2009), 480 page(s)
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edited by Walter Frisch and Kevin C. Karnes (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 2009), 480 page(s)
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Walter Frisch, Kevin C. Karnes
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Princeton University Press
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Brahms: Piano Sonata No 3 & Four Ballades
composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, Brahms: Piano Sonata No 3 & Four Ballades (Hyperion, 2001), 10 page(s)
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composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; performed by Daniel Barenboim, 1942-, Brahms: Piano Sonata No 3 & Four Ballades (Hyperion, 2001), 10 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
2001
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Author / Creator
Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897, Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Hyperion
Person Discussed
Daniel Barenboim, 1942-
Topic / Theme
Musical instruments, Audio recordings, Sonata, Piano, Voice
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Brahms: The Two Clarinet Sonatas
composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; performed by Thea King, Brahms: The Two Clarinet Sonatas (Hyperion, 1987), 4 page(s)
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composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; performed by Thea King, Brahms: The Two Clarinet Sonatas (Hyperion, 1987), 4 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1987
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Thea King
Author / Creator
Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897, Thea King
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Hyperion
Person Discussed
Thea King
Topic / Theme
Musical instruments, Audio recordings, Sonata, Clarinet Ensemble
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Brahms: The Two String Quintets
composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; performed by Raphael Ensemble, Brahms: The Two String Quintets (Hyperion, 1996), 12 page(s)
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composed by Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897; performed by Raphael Ensemble, Brahms: The Two String Quintets (Hyperion, 1996), 12 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1996
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Raphael Ensemble
Author / Creator
Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897, Raphael Ensemble
Date Published / Released
1996
Publisher
Hyperion
Person Discussed
Johannes Brahms, 1833-1897
Topic / Theme
Musical instruments, Audio recordings, Symphony, String quintet
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Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1; Swedish Dances; Symphony No. 1
composed by Max Christian Friedrich Bruch, 1838-1920; performed by Pamela Frank, Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1; Swedish Dances; Symphony No. 1 (Hänssler Classic, 2001), 11 page(s)
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composed by Max Christian Friedrich Bruch, 1838-1920; performed by Pamela Frank, Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1; Swedish Dances; Symphony No. 1 (Hänssler Classic, 2001), 11 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
2001
Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Liner note
Performer / Ensemble
Pamela Frank
Author / Creator
Max Christian Friedrich Bruch, 1838-1920, Pamela Frank
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Hänssler Classic
Person Discussed
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, Eduard Hanslick, 1825-1904, Richard Wagner, 1813-1883, Joseph Joachim, 1831-1907, Nicolò Paganini, 1782-1840
Topic / Theme
Uighur, Swedish people, Folk music, Music theory, Music criticism, Dance, Piece, Violin
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