| Description |
xxiii, 415 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Music in American life
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Music in American life.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Hamilton Waters and the struggle for freedom and education -- The family and community that shaped Burleigh's youth -- Burleigh's music experience and training in Erie -- Burleigh at the National Conservatory of Music -- Introducing Antonín Dvořák to African American music -- The Columbian Exposition : the Chicago World's Fair -- The symphony "from the new world" -- Foremost musician and engaged citizen -- Burleigh's singing career -- Music mentor and colleague -- Family matters : fame and its discontents -- Wife and family of the "eminent baritone" -- St. George's becomes Mr. Burleigh's church -- A singer-composer learns his craft -- "Composer by divine right" -- Bringing spirituals to the concert stage -- Burleigh spirituals and the Harlem Renaissance -- The impact of a life. |
| Language |
English text. |
| Subject |
Burleigh, H. T. (Harry Thacker), 1866-1949.
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Burleigh, H. T. (Harry Thacker), 1866-1949. |
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Composers -- United States -- Biography.
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Composers. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| Subject |
African American composers -- United States -- Biography.
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African American composers. |
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African American musicians -- Biography.
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African American musicians. |
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African American gospel singers -- Biography.
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African American gospel singers. |
| Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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| ISBN |
9780252039942 hardcover |
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0252039947 |
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9780252098109 e-book |
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0252098102 |
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