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An American Organist in Paris. The Letters of Lee Orville Erwin, 1930-1931.
Michael Hix
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Description for An American Organist in Paris. The Letters of Lee Orville Erwin, 1930-1931.
Hardback. Num Pages: 140 pages, 15 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AVH; AVRG; BJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 232 x 15. Weight in Grams: 372.
Growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, during the first quarter of the 20th century, Alabama-born organist and composer Lee Orville Erwin, like many of the 20th century’s great American composers, spent time studying in Paris. From 1930 until 1931 Erwin studied in France with organist André Marchal and the harmony teachers Jean Verd and Nadia Boulanger. This formative experience greatly shaped his compositional style and aesthetic. Upon returning to the United States, Erwin began his lengthy career in radio and television working with Arthur Godfrey. In 1967, Erwin was commissioned by the American Theater Organ Society to compose organ music for ... Read more
Growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, during the first quarter of the 20th century, Alabama-born organist and composer Lee Orville Erwin, like many of the 20th century’s great American composers, spent time studying in Paris. From 1930 until 1931 Erwin studied in France with organist André Marchal and the harmony teachers Jean Verd and Nadia Boulanger. This formative experience greatly shaped his compositional style and aesthetic. Upon returning to the United States, Erwin began his lengthy career in radio and television working with Arthur Godfrey. In 1967, Erwin was commissioned by the American Theater Organ Society to compose organ music for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
140
Condition
New
Number of Pages
140
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810883383
SKU
V9780810883383
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About Michael Hix
Michael Hix is an assistant professor of vocal studies at the University of New Mexico.
Reviews for An American Organist in Paris. The Letters of Lee Orville Erwin, 1930-1931.
The comprehensive introduction to the letter [of Lee Orville Ervin], written by Michael Hix, is perhaps the most valuable part of the book.
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