Denise Von Glahn
Circle of Winners: How the Guggenheim Foundation Composition Awards Shaped American Music Culture
Circle of Winners: How the Guggenheim Foundation Composition Awards Shaped American Music Culture
YOU SAVE £4.68
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Couldn't load pickup availability
Excellent- More about Circle of Winners: How the Guggenheim Foundation Composition Awards Shaped American Music Culture
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has significantly impacted American musical culture, supported by the Guggenheim mining fortune and shaped by early awardees such as Aaron Copland, Ruth Crawford Seeger, William Grant Still, Roger Sessions, George Antheil, and Carlos Chàvez. Denise Von Glahn's book explores the Foundation's prehistory, origins, and impact.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, a revered institution of high culture, has played a pivotal role in shaping and nurturing American musical culture. In her comprehensive examination, Denise Von Glahn delves into the Foundation's historical trajectory, from its humble beginnings to the onset of World War II. This esteemed Foundation was founded with the generous endowment from the Guggenheim mining fortune, and its early formation was guided by the visionary leadership of Carroll Wilson, Frank Aydelotte, and Henry Allen Moe, three distinguished Rhodes Scholars. These scholars initially faced challenges in envisioning and implementing the ambitious goals of the Foundation.
Von Glahn also takes a closer look at the remarkable career of Thomas Whitney Surette, the Foundation's longstanding musical advisor. Through detailed profiles of early awardees such as Aaron Copland, Ruth Crawford Seeger, William Grant Still, Roger Sessions, George Antheil, and Carlos Chàvez, she explores the processes behind their selection, their artistic values and aesthetics, and their profound relationships with insiders and supporters who championed their work.
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has left an indelible mark on American musical history, supporting and fostering the talents of countless musicians and composers. Von Glahn's insightful analysis sheds light on the Foundation's enduring influence and its profound impact on the development of musical culture in the United States.
Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780252087226
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
