207 Pages
by
Routledge
207 Pages
by
Routledge
207 Pages
by
Routledge
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Pioneers in their fields and two of the best-known women in music in the twentieth century, Nadia and Lili Boulanger have previously been considered in isolation from one another. Yet, as Caroline Potter's new book demonstrates, their careers were closely linked during Lili Boulanger's short life (1893-1918) and there are several intriguing connections between their musical works. This biography... Read more
Contents: Preface; The sisters and their composing careers; Towards the Prix de Rome; The music of Nadia Boulanger; The music of Lili Boulanger after 1913; Nadia Boulanger as teacher; Reputations; Appendices: A - Catalogue of Nadia Boulanger's works; B - Catalogue of Lili Boulanger's works; Select bibliography; Index.
Biography
Caroline Potter is Senior Lecturer in Music, School of Performance and Screen Studies at Kingston University, UK.
'Anyone interested in French musical history and/or gender studies will appreciate this volume... Recommended.' Choice ’On the dust jacket, the publishers claim that this is essential reading for anyone interested in French music of the 20th century. One couldn't agree more.’ Classical Music
