One woman in a hundred : Edna Phillips and the Philadelphia Orchestra / Mary Sue Welsh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Welsh, Mary Sue.

Series:

Music in American life.

Music in American life

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Harpists--United States--Biography.

Harpists.

Philadelphia Orchestra--History.

Philadelphia Orchestra.

Phillips, Edna, 1907-2003.

Phillips, Edna.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (286 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Urbana : University of Illinois Press, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Gifted harpist Edna Phillips (1907-2003) joined the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1930, becoming not only that ensemble's first female member but also the first woman to hold a principal position in a major American orchestra. This candid, colourful account traces Phillips's journey through the competitive realm of Philadelphia's virtuoso players, where she survived and thrived thanks to her undeniable talent, determination, and humour.

Contents:

Foreword

In the lion's den

A formidable arena

The little goat

Keeping up with the speed kings

One step ahead of the sheriff

A season of firsts

"Answer yes or no"

"Mortally wounded"

War on Broad Street

Honor among women

A month out of school

On to Fantasia

A silent exit

Cajoling and seducing composers

War stories

Afterword.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-299-24319-3

0-252-09454-9

OCLC:

828896152