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BL
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959089
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b713459
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| Title & Author
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Brainard's biographies of American musicians /\ edited by E. Douglas Bomberger.
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| Publication Statement
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Westport, Conn. :: Greenwood Press,, 1999.
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| Series Statement
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Music reference collection,; no. 79
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1 online resource (xviii, 330 pages) :: illustrations.
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| ISBN
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0313032432
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: 9780313032431
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0313307822
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9780313307829
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-310) and index.
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| Contents
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Acknowledgments; Introduction; Abbreviations; Brainard's Biographies; General Bibliography; Index.
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| Abstract
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The series of biographical sketches published by Brainard's Musical World between 1877 and 1889 is notable for the diversity of the musicians profiled and for the entertaining personal information provided. This period witnessed the establishment of musical institutions and attitudes toward music that have shaped American music to the present day. The biographies present a cross-section of American musicians in the late 19th century, including singers, instrumentalists, writers, teachers, and composers. Among the musicians included are some of America's most prominent conductors, such as Theod.
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Morrisson, Matthew.
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University of South Alabama
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Music-- United States-- 19th century, Bio-bibliography, Dictionaries.
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Biografie
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BIOGRAPHY AUTOBIOGRAPHY-- Composers Musicians.
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Music
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MUSIC-- Individual Composer Musician.
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Geschichte 1820-1890.
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Musiker.
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United States.
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USA.
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| Dewey Classification
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780/.92/273B
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| LC Classification
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ML106.U3B73 1999eb
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9,2ssgn
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| Added Entry
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Bomberger, E. Douglas,1958-
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