Gra Yna Bacewicz The First Lady Of Polish Music

The music of Grazyna Bacewicz occupies an important place in the 20th century. Though she wrote more than 200 compositions, from the symphonic cycle down to the single movement art song, it is her large compositional forms that have received the most attention, both in performance and analysis. This work provides an analysis of 12 songs written by Bacewicz between 1934 and 1956. They are analyzed with a consideration of text setting, melodic line and vocal range, formal structure, harmony, texture and tonality. An English translation of each Polish poem is also included.

At least nine million Americans trace their roots to Poland, and Polish Americans have contributed greatly to American history and society. During the largest period of immigration to the United States, between 1870 and 1920, more Poles came to the United States than any other national group except Italians. Additional large-scale Polish migration occurred in the wake of World War II and during the period of Solidarity's rise to prominence. This encyclopedia features three types of entries: thematic essays, topical entries, and biographical profiles. The essays synthesize existing work to provide interpretations of, and insight into, important aspects of the Polish American experience. The topical entries discuss in detail specific places, events or organizations such as the Polish National Alliance, Polish American Saturday Schools, and the Latimer Massacre, among others. The biographical entries identify Polish Americans who have made significant contributions at the regional or national level either to the history and culture of the United States, or to the development of American Polonia.

Erich Wolfgang Korngold (1897-1957) was the last compositional prodigy to emerge from the Austro-German tradition of Mozart and Mendelssohn. He was lauded in his youth by everyone from Mahler to Puccini and his auspicious career in the early 1900s spanned chamber music, opera, and musical theater. Today, he is best known for his Hollywood film scores, composed between 1935 and 1947.

This is the first comprehensive historical overview of music created by women from the 9th through the 20th centuries. Each volume features 10-25 complete musical scores or complete movements from multi-movement compositions--most of which have been previously inaccessible. Expert scholars provide original essays about the composers, including biographical information, a discussion of the music in historical context, and critical analysis of each work. Entries also include bibliography, a list of works by the composer, and a discography.

Provides "coverage of developments in music, literature, cinema, drama, dance, art and architecture" as well as "those aspects of philosopy, science and the social sciences that have had an impact on the wider culture in Europe."

First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Suitable for all admirers of the piano, this work brings together more than 3,000 works for piano and orchestra. It comes with a supplement containing over 200 new entries.