Contemporary American Composers / Being a Study of the Music of This Country, Its Present / Conditions and Its Future, with Critical Estimates and / Biographies of the Principal Living Composers; and an / Abundance of Portraits, Fac-simile Musical Autographs, and / Compositions

Name: Contemporary American Composers / Being a Study of the Music of This Country, Its Present / Conditions and Its Future, with Critical Estimates and / Biographies of the Principal Living Composers; and an / Abundance of Portraits, Fac-simile Musical Autographs, and / Compositions
Author: Rupert Hughes

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A comprehensive survey of contemporary American musical life that combines critical essays, sketches of current conditions and prospects, and profiles of leading living composers. The text offers musical examples, facsimile autographs and portraits alongside biographical notices, stylistic analyses, and judgments of individual works and tendencies. It traces influences from European models, debates the prospects of a distinct national voice, and highlights efforts to incorporate native themes into larger forms. Evaluations range from close readings of piano and orchestral pieces to remarks on folk and indigenous material, presenting both appreciative commentary and candid criticism while documenting the period’s artistic personalities and practices.

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Rupert Hughes

Rupert Hughes was an American author, playwright, and biographer, known for his diverse contributions to literature in the early 20th century. He wrote novels, essays, and critical studies, often exploring themes of music and human relationships. Among his notable works is "The Cup of Fury: A Novel of Cities and Shipyards," which reflects his interest in the intersection of urban life and personal drama. Hughes also delved into the lives of musicians, as seen in his two-volume series "The Love Affairs of Great Musicians." His writings often blend narrative storytelling with cultural commentary, making him a significant figure in American literary heritage.