Arnold Bax / by Colin Scott-Sutherland.
| Author/creator | Scott-Sutherland, Colin |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | London : J. M. Dent & Sons, 1973. |
| Description | xviii, 222 pages : illustrations, music, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part one. Childhood -- Royal Academy and Dresden -- Ireland -- Russia -- Early music -- Interlude -- Symphonic Variations -- Part two. Musical personality -- Tone-poems, chamber music, vocal, choral and piano works -- Part three. Symphonies 1-3 -- Symphonies 4-7 -- Epilogue. Last compositions and death -- List of compositions. |
| Abstract | Sir Arnold Bax, late Master of the Queen's Musick, was one of the most important composers who took part in the renaissance of English musical life in the early years of the twentieth century. After a decline in interest in his music following his death in 1953, much has recently been played and recorded--some of it hitherto unperformed. This is the first full-length study of Bax and, although planned as a general introduction, the book covers every aspect of Bax's prolific output, including that of his literary alter ego, Dermot O'Byrne, author of Irish prose and verse. This is a musical biography rather than a 'life'. The music is discussed in the context of the development of the composer's creative personality, and special emphasis is placed on the seven Symphonies, widely considered his finest work. The author shows the duality of Bax's nature and covers, in the biographical pages, the colourful early years of the twentieth century in English music. These pages include important contributions from many who knew Bax well, including Padraic Colum, Harriet Cohen and Charles Kennedy Scott. Many of the conclusions drawn by the author have not been advanced before and they present new and fascinating aspects of one of the most complex figures in the history of English music. |
| General note | With eight pages of plates and music examples in the text. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 73169569 |
| ISBN | 0460038613 |
| ISBN | 9780460038614 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.B275 S3 1973 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |