A Cole Porter Companion /

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Balancing sophisticated melodies and irresistible rhythms with lyrics by turns cynical and passionate, Cole Porter sent American song soaring. Timeless works like 'I Get a Kick Out of You' and 'At Long Last Love' made him an essential figure in the soundtrack of a century and ear...

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Other Authors: Weiss, Susan Forscher (Editor), Shaftel, Matthew R. (Editor), Randel, Don Michael (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Urbana : University of Illinois Press, 2016.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Porter, Cole, > 1891-1964.
Porter, Cole, > 1891-1964 > Criticism and interpretation.
MUSIC > Individual Composer & Musician.
MUSIC > Printed Music > Vocal.
MUSIC > Lyrics.
MUSIC > Instruction & Study > Voice.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Balancing sophisticated melodies and irresistible rhythms with lyrics by turns cynical and passionate, Cole Porter sent American song soaring. Timeless works like 'I Get a Kick Out of You' and 'At Long Last Love' made him an essential figure in the soundtrack of a century and earned him adoration from generations of music lovers. This work offers essays on little-known aspects of the master tunesmith's life and art.
Physical Description:1 online resource (384 pages).
ISBN:9780252098307

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