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100 1 _aHoward, John Tasker,
_d1890-1964
245 1 0 _aDeems Taylor
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aStudies of contemporary American composers
500 _aRelease date is 2023-03-08
508 _aBob 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: J. Fischer & Bro., 1927
653 _aComposers -- United States -- Biography
653 _aTaylor, Deems, 1885-1966
830 0 _aStudies of contemporary American composers
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/deemstaylor00howa/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70244
999 _c110974
_d110974