Philip Hale's Boston Symphony Programme Notes by Philip Hale
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"Philip Hale's Boston Symphony Programme Notes" by Philip Hale is a collection of historical, critical, and descriptive music commentary written in the early 20th century. This unique work compiles Hale's programme notes over a span of thirty-two years for the Boston Symphony Orchestra, providing insight into the composers and works performed during that time. The text offers a rare glimpse into Hale's observations and critical interpretations, capturing the evolution of music appreciation
in that era. The opening portion of the book features an editor’s note explaining the compilation process and the significance of Hale’s contributions to music literature. It discusses Hale's approach to writing programme notes, noting that he aimed to educate and entertain audiences while leaving personal opinions for his newspaper reviews. The introduction outlines Hale's extensive involvement with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, emphasizing the educational value of his annotations and the depth of knowledge he infused into his writings. It sets the tone for a collection that intertwines musical critique with historical context, aiming to enrich readers' understanding of classical music and its composers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hale, Philip, 1854-1934 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Burk, John N. (John Naglee), 1891-1967 |
| Editor | Gilman, Lawrence, 1878-1939 |
| LoC No. | 35035355 |
| Title | Philip Hale's Boston Symphony Programme Notes |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition |
| Subject | Music appreciation |
| Subject | Music -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Boston Symphony Orchestra |
| Subject | Concert programs |
| Subject | Orchestral music -- Analysis, appreciation |
| Subject | Musical analysis |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56208 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1893 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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