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This essential reference focuses on the lives, careers, and musical contributions of over 150 American pianists from early days of the nation until the present day.
Richard Masters spotlights both modern and historical pianists—including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ pianists who either never had the opportunity to win widespread acclaim but were top notch performers or who achieved important careers against heavy odds but were soon forgotten after their deaths, such as Augusta Cottlow, George Copeland, and Natalie Hinderas. This volume also gives attention to important collaborative pianists—none of whom have ever appeared in any volume on classical pianists—and influential pedagogues, some of whom never had significant performing careers but produced important students.
Each entry explores an individual pianist’s life and career—from relevant biographical details to impact on American musical culture—and includes a selected list and brief discussion of existing and available recordings, if any. Additionally, an introduction situates these pianists into historical trends.
Overseen by a blue-ribbon editorial board, Encyclopedia of American Classical Pianists: 1800s to the Present provides a comprehensive view of the depth and breadth of American pianistic achievement and serves as the most up-to-date work for students, piano departments, music libraries, researchers, and interested pianophiles.
Published | 30 Sep 2023 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 486 |
ISBN | 9781538171462 |
Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Illustrations | 28 b/w photos |
Dimensions | 264 x 185 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Encyclopedia of American Classical Pianists: 1800s to the Presentfocuses on some 150 pianists who fit the author's inclusion criteria: those who were born in the US or arrived in the US before their 18th birthdays and eventually became citizens. The introduction sets the stage for the historical context of this work. Each entry includes a brief biographical sketch with suggested recordings and some options for further reading. Examples of well-known and not-so-well-known individuals include Oscar Levant, Abbey Simon, Charles Rosen, and Mary Louise Boehm. Entries were researched using a variety of methods, including interviews with the pianists or their students or friends; consulting newspapers and periodical articles; and even using Ancestry.com to confirm birth and death dates. Appendixes include chronological and demographic listings of pianists. The latter listing will be an aid to researchers looking for female pianists, LGBTQ+ pianists, or pianists of color. The encyclopedia also includes an extensive bibliography and index. Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates through faculty; professionals.
Choice Reviews
With this volume, Richard Masters has made a major contribution to our knowledge of American pianistic history. His impressive research has produced much information not readily available elsewhere. This is an invaluable source for scholars and practicing pianists alike.
Donald Manildi, Curator, International Piano Archives, University of Maryland
Richard Masters has compiled an anthology that is unparalleled. The beautifully synthesized combination of biographical detail, contemporary concert reviews, and recording recommendations make this book an invaluable reference for generations to come.
Mark Ainley, The Piano Files
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