TY  - BOOK
AU  - Howard,John Tasker
TI  - Deems Taylor
T2  - Studies of contemporary American composers
AV  - ML 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Composers -- United States -- Biography
KW  - Taylor, Deems, 1885-1966
N1  - Release date is 2023-03-08; Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell, Linda Cantoni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.); Originally published; United States: J. Fischer & Bro., 1927
N2  - "Deems Taylor" by John Tasker Howard is a biography written in the early 20th century. The book offers an in-depth exploration of the life and achievements of the American composer Deems Taylor, illustrating his significant contributions to contemporary American music. It emphasizes Taylor's journey from struggling journalist to recognized composer, breaking barriers in a field that often undervalued American artistic talent.  The narrative delves into Taylor's multi-faceted career as a composer, journalist, and music critic, showcasing how he championed American composers and advocated for the appreciation of their works. With his notable creations, including the grand opera "The King's Henchman," Taylor's versatility and dedication to the musical craft are highlighted. The work also reflects on his personal qualities, such as his humor and practicality, which countered the stereotype of the brooding artist. Overall, the biography paints a vivid picture of Deems Taylor's influence on American music and his role in fostering a greater recognition of indigenous musical talent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/deemstaylor00howa/page/n5/mode/2up
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70244
ER  -