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OverviewComposer, conductor, activist, and icon of twentieth-century America, Leonard Bernstein (1918-90) had a rich association with Washington, DC. Although he never lived there, the US capital was the site of some of the most important moments in his life and work, as he engaged with the nation's struggles and triumphs. By examining Bernstein through the lens of Washington, DC, this book offers new insights into his life and music from the 1940s through the 1980s, including his role in building the city's artistic landscape, his political-diplomatic aims, his works that received premieres and other early performances in Washington, and his relationships with the nation's liberal and conservative political elites. The collection also contributes new perspectives on twentieth-century American history, government, and culture, helping to elucidate the political function of music in American democracy. The essays in Leonard Bernstein and Washington, DC, all newly written by leading authorities, situate this important American cultural figure in the seat of United States government. The result is a fresh new angle on Leonard Bernstein, American politics, and American culture in the second half of the twentieth century. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daniel Abraham (Author) , Alicia Kopfstein-Penk (Author) , Dr. Andrew H. Weaver (Contributor) , Alicia Kopfstein-Penk (Author)Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd Imprint: University of Rochester Press Volume: v. 167 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.001kg ISBN: 9781580469739ISBN 10: 1580469736 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 15 March 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis collection of essays is cohesive, informative, and well researched, offering a unique scholarly perspective on one of America's best loved musicians. -Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett, The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Author InformationDaniel Abraham is Professor of Music at American University. Alicia Kopfstein-Penk is Adjunct Professorial Lecturer at American University. ANDREW H. WEAVER is Professor of Musicology at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. Alicia Kopfstein-Penk is Adjunct Professorial Lecturer at American University. ANDREW H. WEAVER is Professor of Musicology at The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. Robert C. Lagueux is the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies and Faculty Development at Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He researches and publishes work on medieval music, liturgy, and drama, and more widely on pedagogy, teaching, and learning. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |