02561cam a22003973u 4500 56208 UtSlPG 20260610134309.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 35035355 UtSlPG en iso639-1 MT Hale, Philip, 1854-1934 Philip Hale's Boston Symphony Programme Notes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-12-20 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Music appreciation Music -- History and criticism Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert programs Orchestral music -- Analysis, appreciation Musical analysis Burk, John N. (John Naglee), 1891-1967 Gilman, Lawrence, 1878-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56208 97039 97039