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Autore |
Stone Desmond |
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Titolo |
Alec Wilder in spite of himself [[electronic resource] ] : a life of the composer / / Desmond Stone |
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New York, : Oxford University Press, 1996 |
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1-280-52799-4 |
0-19-535728-0 |
1-4294-0126-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (277 p.) |
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Soggetti |
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Composers - United States |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-231) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Prologue; 1. Breaking the Mold; 2. Three Saving Friendships; 3. The Eastman Years; 4. His Mentor; 5. Bridging the Tributaries; 6. Song Takes Center Stage; 7. Homage in a Supper Club; 8. Adventures in Opera and Film; 9. From Pop to Long Hair; 10. Music for Friends for Playing on Sunday; 11. Casting a Spell; 12. American Popular Song; 13. The Letter Writer; 14. The Young Believers; 15. Defender of the Faith; 16. The Final Years; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index; |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This is a biography of Alec Wilder, who made an impact as a major writer of American popular songs in the 1940's and had a strong influence on the careers of Frank Sinatra and Mabel Mercer. Wilder was a great eccentric who lived a nomad's life and wrote music for unusual combinations. |
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