To: aristotleman
European models would be Offenbach, Strauss Jr., Sullivan. I left out Louis Moreau Gottschalk who was using Milhaud-like Afro-Cuban rhythms in the 1840s and '50s.
I highly recommend Joseph Horowitz's book 'Classical Music in America' which is comprehensive in its scope of this period.
31 posted on
06/29/2008 6:10:49 AM PDT by
Borges
To: Borges
Thanks for the recommendation, I’ve been looking for some insight into that period -largely ignored in music history classes (even here!).
About the european bridge composers:
I forgot about Offenbach and Strauss. I don’t remember reading anywhere about the level of acceptance or disapproval they enjoyed amongst their more serious colleagues.
32 posted on
06/29/2008 6:15:27 AM PDT by
aristotleman
(....in wolves' clothing....stealing ur prey.....)
To: Borges
Thanks for the recommendation, I’ve been looking for some insight into that period -largely ignored in music history classes (even here!).
About the european bridge composers:
I forgot about Offenbach and Strauss. I don’t remember reading anywhere about the level of acceptance or disapproval they enjoyed amongst their more serious colleagues.
33 posted on
06/29/2008 6:15:28 AM PDT by
aristotleman
(....in wolves' clothing....stealing ur prey.....)
To: Borges
Louis Moreau Gottschalk bump! "Bamboula" is one of my all-time favorite pieces for piano. I visited Congo Square some years back and actually found it to be a very emotional experience.
41 posted on
06/29/2008 7:24:46 AM PDT by
RedRover
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