ISBN: 9798369432495 - we knocked their socks off: the first american-trained string quartet (1927-1981) the curtis string quartet an original biography (10 risultati)

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - What if one of the greatest musical legacies in American history had been nearly forgotten We Knocked Their Socks Off tells the extraordinary true story of the Curtis String Quartet, the first American-trained string quartet and a pioneering force in 20th-century classical music. Formed in 1927 at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, this powerhouse ensemble toured internationally, broke cultural barriers, and set the gold standard for chamber music performance.Under the leadership of original members like Orlando Cole and Max Aronoff, the Quartet became the first American quartet to perform in England and to tour Europe. They played to acclaim in major concert halls, on college campuses, and in the quiet corners of small-town America. In many places, they introduced listeners to string quartet music for the very first time. Their influence extended far beyond performance. Through their recordings and teaching, they helped shape generations of classical musicians and filled principal chairs in orchestras across the country.Yet despite their remarkable contributions, their story has been largely erased. It has been overshadowed by the false narrative that serious American quartets did not emerge until after World War II. Author Tim Bosworth, PhD, sets the record straight with a meticulously researched and emotionally resonant biography that revives their place in history.This book is perfect for classical music enthusiasts, music educators, students, and readers who appreciate rediscovered American legacies. We Knocked Their Socks Off is both a revelatory music history and a stirring tribute. It is not just a biography. It is a cultural reclamation.Discover the Quartet that helped define American classical music and reclaim a legacy nearly lost.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. We Knocked Their Socks Off | The First American-Trained String Quartet (1927-1981) The Curtis String Quartet An Original Biography | Tim Bosworth | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2024 | Xlibris US | EAN 9798369432495 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …