The Pro Arte Quartet : a century of musical adventure on two continents /

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An engaging window into a century of musical life, as seen in the history of the Pro Arte String Quartet, first organized in 1912 and still performing today.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Barker, John W. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Rochester, NY : University of Rochester Press, 2017.
Subjects:
Pro Arte Quartet.
Pro Arte Quartet
Musical groups.
Groupes musicaux.
ensembles (musical groups)
MUSIC > Genres & Styles > Chamber.
MUSIC > History & Criticism.
Musical groups
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Pro Arte Quartet membership lists
  • Introduction: the quartet context
  • The Onnou years, I (1912-31)
  • The Onnou years, II (1931-40)
  • The Brosa years (1940-44)
  • The Kolisch years (1944-67)
  • The Paulu years, I (1967-79)
  • The Paulu years, II (1979-95)
  • The Perry years (1995-present)
  • Conclusion: retrospect and prospect
  • Appendix A: Benny Goodman and the QPA
  • Appendix B: two novels
  • Appendix C: the contemporary music project (1984-86)
  • Appendix D: commissions, dedications, premieres
  • Appendix E: a Pro Arte discography.

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