The American Symphony

Neil Butterworth

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Routledge
07 December 2020

Theory of music & musicology; Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830); 20th century & contemporary classical music; Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles

Series: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1998, this volume is the first book to focus on the American symphony. Neil Butterworth surveys the development of the symphony in the United States from early European influences in the last century to the present day, and asks why American composers have shown such allegiance to a musical form which their European contemporaries appear to have discarded.

An overview of the growth of musical societies in America during the eighteenth century and the establishment of the first professional orchestras during the early part of the nineteenth century is followed by chronological analyses of the works of those composers who have played important parts in the progress of symphony in the United States, from Charles Ives, Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein, to contemporary figures such as William Bolcom and John Harbison.

Complete with a comprehensive catalogue of symphonies and an extensive discography, this book is an indispensable reference work.

By: Neil Butterworth
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 150mm,
Weight: 530g
ISBN: 9781138350380
ISBN 10: 1138350389
Series: Routledge Revivals
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 07 December 2020
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Early Years and Orchestral Beginnings. 2. Pioneers. 3. John Knowles Paine. 4. Dvořák and the Search for National Identity. 5. After Dvořák: The Romantics. 6. Charles Ives. 7. Aaron Copland. 8. Elder Statesmen. 9. Walter Piston. 10. Howard Hanson. 11. Roy Harris. 12. Serialism and Beyond. 13. Samuel Barber. 14. William Schuman. 15. The American Spirit. 16. Traditionalists in the Shadows. 17. Eastern Influences. 18. Peter Mennin and George Rochberg. 19. Leonard Bernstein. 20. The Present Generation. 21. Symphonic Music for Band.

Neil Butterworth