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A romantic symphony : the autobiography of Howard Hanson / compiled and edited from manuscript sources by Vincent A Lenti.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hanson, Howard, 1896-1981, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Hanson, Howard, 1896-1981.
- Hanson, Howard.
- Eastman School of Music.
- Composers--United States--Biography.
- Composers.
- Conductors (Music)--United States--Biography.
- Conductors (Music).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiv, 334 pages) : illustrations
- Other Title:
- Autobiography of Howard Hanson
- Place of Publication:
- Rochester, NY : Meliora press, an imprint of the University of Rochester Press, 2024.
- Contents:
- Bold Island
- Nebraska
- Early Years in Wahoo and Lincoln
- On the Chautauqua Circuit
- Studying in New York
- Studying at Northwestern University
- Teaching at the College of the Pacific
- Dean of the Conservatory
- Prix de Rome
- At the American Academy
- Travels in Europe and Composing in Rome
- An Invitation from Rochester
- Beginnings in Rochester
- Joseph Maddy and the National Music Camp
- Finding Time to Compose
- Conductors and Orchestras
- Promoting the Cause of American Music
- Radio Broadcasts and Recordings
- Concerts at the Library of Congress
- The Lament for Beowulf and the First Two Symphonies
- Return to Rome
- Conducting Concerts in Germany
- A Commission to Write an Opera
- The Metropolitan Opera Production of Merry Mount
- Serious Challenges at the Eastman School
- The Death of George Eastman and Rush Rhees's Retirement
- Chautauqua Memories
- Thoughts on Orchestral Conducting
- Working for UNESCO
- Working with University of Rochester Presidents
- The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
- Experiences with Several American Presidents
- Honorary Doctorates and Other Honors
- Eastman School Students
- An Author and a Lecturer
- An Invitation from the State Department
- The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (I)
- The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (II)
- The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (III)
- The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (IV)
- The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (V)
- The Eastman Philharmonia Tour (VI)
- Encounters With Various Musicians
- Composing During the Nineteen-Fifties
- Reflection at the End of a Long Career
- Appendix. Letters from Howard Hanson to His Parents.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Electronic reproduction. New York Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on October 31, 2024).
- Other Format:
- Print version: Hanson, Howard, 1896-1981. Romantic symphony
- ISBN:
- 9781805434658
- 1805434659
- Publisher Number:
- 40032512766
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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