A Biographical Dictionary of Musicians - Scholar's Choice Edition

A Biographical Dictionary of Musicians - Scholar's Choice Edition
Author: Theodore Baker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 666
Release: 2015-02-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781295974757

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Harvard Dictionary of Music

Harvard Dictionary of Music
Author: Willi Apel
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 968
Release: 1969
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780674375017

Contains nearly 1000 pages of precise and accessible information on all musical subjects.

Country Music

Country Music
Author: Richard Carlin
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780415938020

This illustrated A-Z guide covers more than 700 country music artists, groups, and bands. Articles also cover specific genres within country music as well as instruments used. Written in a lively, engaging style, the entries not only outline the careers of country music's greatest artists, they provide an understanding of the artist's importance or failings, and a feeling for his or her style. Select discographies are provided at the end of each entry, while a bibliography and indexes by instrument, musical style, genre, and song title round out the work. For a full list of entries, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Country Music: A Biographical Dictionary website.

The Cambridge Biographical Dictionary

The Cambridge Biographical Dictionary
Author: David Crystal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 495
Release: 1996
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780521567800

Contains over 14,000 brief entries covering persons both past and present

A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers & Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800

A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers & Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800
Author: Philip H. Highfill
Publisher: SIU Press
Total Pages: 392
Release: 1993
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780809318032

Volume 16 completes the magisterial Biographical Dictionary which provides information on some 8,500 of the people who contributed to the patent theatres, opera houses, fair booths, concert halls, and pleasure gardens in and around London during the period from 1660 to 1800. The final volume centers on Margaret Woffington, "the most beautiful woman that ever adorned a theatre" (the judgment of Thomas Davies--evidenced by the nine included portraits). Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Baker's Dictionary of Music

Baker's Dictionary of Music
Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: Macmillan Reference USA
Total Pages: 1210
Release: 1997
Genre: Music
ISBN:

A dictionary of music history and theory, including entries on musical instruments, famous compositions, musicians, and musical terms; and includes in-depth essays on musical topics.

Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians

Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians
Author: Nicolas Slonimsky
Publisher: New York : Schirmer Books
Total Pages: 798
Release: 2001
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780028655253

This 6-volume set of Bakers covers all musical genres, with entries written by a distinguished group of area specialists as well as the original articles of Nicolas Slonimsky. More than 15, 000 biographies span the medieval ages to the present.This work continues the tradition of offering the most comprehensive and authoritative information on the musicians, along with interesting and insightful evaluations of their contributions to the musical world. Bakers remains the most affordable, comprehensive and readable of all music reference works, providing everyone from the student to scholar a one-stop resource for all their music biographical needs. Some of the artists featured include: Louis Armstrong Johann Sebastian Bach The Beatles Ludwig van Beethoven James Brown John Cage Maria Callas Johnny Cash Miles Davis Claude Debussy Marvin Gaye Philip Glass George Frideric Handel Charlie Parker Luciano Pavarotti Arturo Toscanini Tom Waits And many more