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Historical Dictionary of the Music and Musicians of Finland

Door Ruth-Esther Hillila e.a.

Categorie
Algemeen Geschiedenis
Boeknummer
#411804-YB14
Titel
Historical Dictionary of the Music and Musicians of Finland
Auteur
Hillila, Ruth-Esther & Barbara Blanchard Hong
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover
Uitgeverij
Westport, CT/London : Greenwood Press
Jaar van uitgave
1997
ISBN10
0313277281
ISBN13
9780313277283
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original gilt lettered brown cloth, frontispiece, some illustrations, 8vo.
Samenvatting
Presenting information heretofore difficult or impossible to find in English, this work opens a window on the colorful panorama of Finnish music. The 500-plus entries present historical and modern composers, the accomplishments of hundreds of internationally acclaimed performing artists, as well as more general articles on folk music, early manuscripts and publications, cantors and hymnals, early Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Lutheran music, leading orchestras and choral groups, festivals, and much more. No other such extensive and comprehensive work on Finnish music exists in any language other than Finnish and Swedish. This English-language dictionary makes the subject available to readers throughout the world. In addition to the entries, chronologies of Finnish history and Finni... (Lees verder)sh music, as well as a map of Finland, correlate history and locations with the entries. A general bibliography and entry-specific bibliographies offer further resources. The Dictionary interprets a sometimes limited amount of available information, describing forms and styles of compositions, operatic roles performed, the content of scholarly work, and significant and unusual events in the lives of the musicians.
Pagina's
473
Conditie
Goed — Bottom upper pastedown and title page slightly damaged due to removed stickers.
Prijs
€ 45,00

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