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Boydell Press Bax: A Composer and His Times - Boydell Press Biography

Name: Bax: A Composer and His Times - Boydell Press Biography
Brand: Boydell Press
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Discover the definitive biography of Arnold Bax (1883-1953) with this essential handbook by Lewis Foreman. Originally published in 1983, this classic work has been completely revised and updated to include recently discovered archive material, making it a vital resource for music historians and enthusiasts alike. This volume documents the life and times of a remarkable composer whose influence reached across England and Ireland. Because Foreman utilized many of Bax's friends and contemporaries as primary sources, the book provides a unique historical perspective that is difficult to find elsewhere. This research played a major role in the revival of Bax's music and reputation over the last twenty years. Whether you are studying classical music history or looking for deep insight into the lives of early 20th-century composers, this Boydell Press edition offers an authoritative look at a significant figure in the musical landscape. It remains a fundamental text for understanding Bax and the era in which he lived.

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Completely revised and updated edition containing newly discovered archive material for a more complete historical record.

Provides an essential handbook to the life of Arnold Bax and the musical world of his contemporaries.

Includes unique insights from Bax's own friends and associates to document his personal and professional life.

Covers the wide social and musical circles Bax touched throughout England and Ireland.

Serves as a foundational text that helped drive the modern revival of Bax's musical reputation.

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Brand: Boydell Press
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 1843832097
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Classical Music
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 25 January 2007
Listed Since: 12 January 2007

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