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World-wide in scope and focusing on the second half of the 20th century, this work provides biographies and discographies of some 500 composers and conductors of light and popular orchestral music, including film, show, theatre and mood music. The book is arranged in two sequences: 1) Biographies and select discographies , both arranged alphabetically, of the well-known and better-known conductors and composers. These entries also include a list of suggested reading for those wishing to further their studies; and 2) Select discographies of conductors about whom little or no biographical information is available. The bibliography at the end of the book covers discographical sources, popular music and film music. This is the first time that the lives and recordings of such artists as Kostelanetz, Faith, and Gould as well as the orchestral recordings of such great popular composers as Gershwin, Kern, Porter, Rodgers, Berlin and Coward have been documented and presented in an encyclopedic form.

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9781579580131

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'In this title practitioners of popular orchestral music get the bio-bibliographical treatment usually afforded so-called 'serious' musicians.' CHOICE 'all the relevant names I could think of, and many more, are included, and I recommend it to any library with an interest in this field.' Reference Reviews 'the volume is concise and easily used. It will be of good use to academic libraries supporting music programs, and anyone interested in the history of popular music.' Reference and User Services Quarterly 'this title will be a useful addition to larger music collections owing to its unique focus.' Booklist

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Naomi Musiker, Reuben Musiker

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