The solo vocal music of American composer John La Montaine : compositions for voice on piano / Pearl Yeadon McGinnis.
| Author/creator | McGinnis, Pearl Yeadon |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lewiston, N.Y. : E. Mellen Press, ©2004. |
| Description | v, 541 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies in history and interpretation of music ; v. 106 Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 106. ^A231525 |
| Contents | Preface / by John Walter Hill -- Foreword -- Introduction. Related literature ; Method and procedure -- Background. Introduction ; Youth models and musical influences ; Other creative influences ; Advanced musical training ; Military service ; Professional musical influences ; La Montaine as performer ; Philosophy ; Creation ; Methods ; Music ; Text ; Awards ; Goals ; Background summary -- Six sonnets of Shakespeare, Opus 12. Introduction ; Elements of analysis. Frames ; Motives ; Depiction of characters ; Poetic theme ; Levels and contrast ; Painting of pictures ; Word and syllable stress ; Rhythm and energy ; Vocal range -- Six Sonnets of Shakespeare, Opus 12. "Let not my love be call'd idolatry" ; "From you have I been absent in the spring" ; "Take all my loves, my love, yea, take them all" ; "No longer mourn for me when I am dead" ; "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day" ; "Not from the stars do I my judgment pluck" -- Three poems of Holly Beye, Opus 15. Introduction ; "Definition of the highest" ; "Happiness" ; "Song from The Bamboo Cycle" -- Four songs for soprano, Opus 2. Introduction ; "Evening song" ; "Nuptual song" ; "Islanded in thought" ; "Daffodils" -- Three American folk songs. Introduction ; "Black is the color" ; "Bird's courting song" ; "Sour wood mountain" -- Three English folk songs. Introduction ; "Come all you worthy men" ; "Searching for the lambs" ; "Brimbledon fair" -- Invocation, Opus 4 -- Miscellaneous solo songs. Introduction ; "A child's prayer" ; "A fifteenth century carol" ; "Je ne sais pas" ; "May the roads rise with you" ; "Schweitzer's prayer" ; "Stopping by woods" ; "That special part of you" ; "The Lord is my shepherd" ; "Wanderer's Nachtlied" -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: List of compositions with solo voice. Major orchestral song cycles ; Song sets with piano ; Miscellaneous solo songs with piano ; Songs with organ ; Songs from operas ; Operas -- Appendix B: Discography. Recordings ; Fredonia discs recordings ; Compact discs: Fredonia Press -- Appendix C: Composer's publicity statement -- Appendix D: New & old precepts for composers -- Appendix E: Reviews. "Shepardes Playe' has moving debut" / Paul Hume ; "Music: National Symphony's Éclat" / Allen Hughes ; "Penn State celebrates bicentennial in opera" / Allen Hughes ; "Penn State: La Montaine premiere" / Daniel Webster ; "La Montaine: wilderness journal" / Paul Hume ; "Overwhelming" / Paul Hume ; "Memorable sympony night" ; "Still unabashed" / Irving Lowens ; "Sinfonia, choir offer Menotti" / Albert Goldberg. |
| Abstract | John La Montaine is known primarily for his Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Opus 9, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1959. In addition, he has won countless awards for composition. However, his compositions for voice and piano are not yet an established part of the vocal solo repertoire. This work illustrates La Montaine's music for voice and piano through an analysis of musical and dramatic elements that support the text and drama. A biographical study provides details about the composer's life such as musical training, personal influences, awards and goals. In addition, the issues of philosophy, creativity, methods, musical styles, and textual considerations are discussed and are the basis for the following analysis. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 527-535) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004042688 |
| ISBN | 0773464328 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.L126 M34 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |