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Explore the profound insights of 'Dvorak’s Prophecy,' a groundbreaking exploration of American classical music that intertwines the rich tapestry of African American cultural heritage with classical traditions. This must-read book, written by acclaimed cultural historian Joseph Horowitz, delves into Antonin Dvorak's vision of a 'great and noble' American music school inspired by the captivating 'negro melodies' he discovered during his 1892-93 visit to the United States. Discover how these influences shaped popular genres while struggling to find acceptance in formal concert settings. Horowitz traverses American history, examining connections to icons like Frederick Douglass, the literary works of Mark Twain, and the music of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. By challenging conventional narratives set by Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland, he presents a compelling case for Black composers such as Harry Burleigh, Nathaniel Dett, William Dawson, and Florence Price to reframe America's classical canon. This enlightening read offers a transformative perspective on the symbiotic relationship between American culture and music. With 256 pages of enriching content from W W Norton & Company, this BRAND NEW book (ISBN: 9780393881240) is a scholarly yet accessible addition to your library. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393881240
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256
Description:
In 1893 the composer Antonin Dvor??k prophesied a "great and noble" school of American classical music based on the searing "negro melodies" he had excitedly discovered since arriving in the United States a year before. But while Black music would found popular genres known the world over, it never gained a foothold in the concert hall.
Joseph Horowitz ranges throughout American cultural history, from Frederick Douglass and Huckleberry Finn to Gershwin's Porgy and Bess and the work of Ralph Ellison, searching for explanations. Challenging the standard narrative for American classical music fashioned by Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland, he looks back to literary figures?Emerson, Melville, and Twain?to ponder how American music can connect with a "usable past." The result is a ?new paradigm? that makes room for Black composers including Harry Burleigh, Nathaniel Dett, William Dawson, and Florence Price to redefine the classical canon.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393881240
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256
Description:
In 1893 the composer Antonin Dvor??k prophesied a "great and noble" school of American classical music based on the searing "negro melodies" he had excitedly discovered since arriving in the United States a year before. But while Black music would found popular genres known the world over, it never gained a foothold in the concert hall.
Joseph Horowitz ranges throughout American cultural history, from Frederick Douglass and Huckleberry Finn to Gershwin's Porgy and Bess and the work of Ralph Ellison, searching for explanations. Challenging the standard narrative for American classical music fashioned by Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland, he looks back to literary figures?Emerson, Melville, and Twain?to ponder how American music can connect with a "usable past." The result is a ?new paradigm? that makes room for Black composers including Harry Burleigh, Nathaniel Dett, William Dawson, and Florence Price to redefine the classical canon.