Cowell, Henry 1897-1965
Overview
| Works: | 2,232 works in 4,353 publications in 5 languages and 37,233 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Biography Criticism, interpretation, etc Scores Manuscripts Piano music Symphonies Bibliography Sonatas Chamber music Folk music |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Composer, Performer, Dedicatee, Instrumentalist, Arranger, Compiler, Collector, wpr, Honoree, Commentator, Conductor, Other, Author of introduction, Depositor |
| Classifications: | ML410.I94, 780.92 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Henry Cowell
- Henry Cowell : a man made of music by Joel Sachs( )
- American pioneers : Ives to Cage and beyond by Alan Rich( Book )
- Henry Cowell, bohemian by Michael Hicks( Book )
- Writings about Henry Cowell : an annotated bibliography by Martha L Manion( Book )
- The writings of Henry Cowell : a descriptive bibliography by Bruce Saylor( Book )
- The music of Henry Cowell : a descriptive catalog by William Lichtenwanger( Book )
- Persian set : four movements for chamber orchestra by Henry Cowell( )
- The whole world of music : a Henry Cowell symposium by David Nicholls( Book )
- Reflections on composing : four American composers : Elwell, Shepherd, Rogers, Cowell by Frederick Koch( Book )
- Henry Cowell's musical worlds : a program book for the Henry Cowell Centennial Festival by Henry Cowell Centennial Festival( Book )
- Big sing : for symphony orchestra by Henry Cowell( )
- Air for violin with string orchestra by Henry Cowell( )
- The Creator : for chorus and orchestra (1963) by Henry Cowell( )
- Concerto no. 2 for koto and orchestra by Henry Cowell( )
- Symphony no. 2 by Henry Cowell( )
- Septet for madrigal singers, clarinet, and keyboard by Henry Cowell( )
- Symphony no. 20 by Henry Cowell( )
- Symphony #18 by Henry Cowell( )
- Variations on thirds : for two violas and string orchestra by Henry Cowell( )
- Symphony no. 13 (Madras) : for orchestra by Henry Cowell( )
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Most widely held works by
Henry Cowell
Charles Ives and his music by
Henry Cowell(
Book
)
22 editions published in 1955 in English and held by 1,192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes: Soliloqui; or, A study in 7ths and other things (p.158) and Paracelsus (p.183-185) for voice and piano
22 editions published in 1955 in English and held by 1,192 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Includes: Soliloqui; or, A study in 7ths and other things (p.158) and Paracelsus (p.183-185) for voice and piano
New musical resources. by
Henry Cowell(
Book
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44 editions published between 1930 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Since its original publication in 1930, Henry Cowell's New Musical Resources has become recognized as one of the few seminal technical studies to be written by a twentieth-century composer. In 1971, Virgil Thomson hailed it as "a classic." A decade or so previously, Mauricio Kagel had characterized it as being "one of the few documents to treat concretely and shrewdly the ideas about musical theory developed during the first half of the twentieth century."" "Cowell's self-styled "theory of musical relativity" aimed to "point out the influence the overtone series has exerted on music throughout its history, how many musical materials of all ages are related to it, and how, by various means of applying its principles in many different manners, a large palette of musical materials can be assembled." In this respect Cowell was anticipating many of the ideas to be realized in avant-garde and experimental music from the 1950s on." "For this new edition, David Nicholls has provided annotations and an explanatory essay. The essay traces the sources for the book, compares its text with that of the original manuscript, and attempts to place Cowell's theories in the broader context of musical modernism." "This frequently cited book is as relevant now as at the time of its writing and this new edition will be invaluable for all those with an interest in the development of twentieth-century music. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET
44 editions published between 1930 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Since its original publication in 1930, Henry Cowell's New Musical Resources has become recognized as one of the few seminal technical studies to be written by a twentieth-century composer. In 1971, Virgil Thomson hailed it as "a classic." A decade or so previously, Mauricio Kagel had characterized it as being "one of the few documents to treat concretely and shrewdly the ideas about musical theory developed during the first half of the twentieth century."" "Cowell's self-styled "theory of musical relativity" aimed to "point out the influence the overtone series has exerted on music throughout its history, how many musical materials of all ages are related to it, and how, by various means of applying its principles in many different manners, a large palette of musical materials can be assembled." In this respect Cowell was anticipating many of the ideas to be realized in avant-garde and experimental music from the 1950s on." "For this new edition, David Nicholls has provided annotations and an explanatory essay. The essay traces the sources for the book, compares its text with that of the original manuscript, and attempts to place Cowell's theories in the broader context of musical modernism." "This frequently cited book is as relevant now as at the time of its writing and this new edition will be invaluable for all those with an interest in the development of twentieth-century music. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET
Piano music by
Henry Cowell(
Recording
)
30 editions published between 1951 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 996 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the last track, Henry Cowell's Comments. Henry Cowell discusses each of the selections in the order in which they appear
30 editions published between 1951 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 996 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On the last track, Henry Cowell's Comments. Henry Cowell discusses each of the selections in the order in which they appear
American composers on American music : a symposium by
Henry Cowell(
Book
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16 editions published between 1933 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
16 editions published between 1933 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American piano sonatas by
Peter Lawson(
)
6 editions published between 2001 and 2008 and held by 608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 2001 and 2008 and held by 608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Cowell's New Music, 1925-1936 : the Society, the music editions, and the recordings by
Rita H Mead(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1978 and 1989 in English and held by 514 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1978 and 1989 in English and held by 514 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New music : piano compositions by
Henry Cowell(
)
6 editions published in 1999 in 3 languages and held by 468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1999 in 3 languages and held by 468 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Instrumental, chamber, and vocal music by
Henry Cowell(
)
8 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 445 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 445 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles Ives and his music by
Henry Cowell(
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10 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Cowell by
Henry Cowell(
)
14 editions published between 1980 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A presentation of the music and ideas of composer Henry Cowell
14 editions published between 1980 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A presentation of the music and ideas of composer Henry Cowell
Songs of Henry Cowell by
Henry Cowell(
)
5 editions published between 1997 and 2007 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published between 1997 and 2007 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 372 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Essential Cowell : selected writings on music by
Henry Cowell(
Book
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10 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume presents for the first time a generous selection from the more than 200 essays and articles written by one of the most original American composers and musical theorists of the twentieth century. There are articles on harmony, melody, notation and music history; essays on vocal innovation, folk music, and the intersection of music with other arts; reviews of concerts and recordings by contemporaries; notes on several of his own works, and several pieces on his life and experiences as a composer. As founder in 1925 of the New Music Society, he became a concert impresario for works by, among others, Carl Ruggles, Arnold Schoenberg, Charles Ives and Leo Ornstein; and publisher from 1927 to 1958 of New Music: A Quarterly of Musical Compositions. His many students included George Gershwin, John Cage, and Lou Harrison, but his interests extended beyond western classical traditions, and his radio program, ¿7FMusic of the World's Peoples," introduced a large audience to world music long before it was fashionable. Just as Cowell's groundbreaking book of 1930, New Musical Resources, continues to inspire successive generations of composers, Essential Cowell is key to understanding the origins and expanding dimensions of contemporary music
10 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 370 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume presents for the first time a generous selection from the more than 200 essays and articles written by one of the most original American composers and musical theorists of the twentieth century. There are articles on harmony, melody, notation and music history; essays on vocal innovation, folk music, and the intersection of music with other arts; reviews of concerts and recordings by contemporaries; notes on several of his own works, and several pieces on his life and experiences as a composer. As founder in 1925 of the New Music Society, he became a concert impresario for works by, among others, Carl Ruggles, Arnold Schoenberg, Charles Ives and Leo Ornstein; and publisher from 1927 to 1958 of New Music: A Quarterly of Musical Compositions. His many students included George Gershwin, John Cage, and Lou Harrison, but his interests extended beyond western classical traditions, and his radio program, ¿7FMusic of the World's Peoples," introduced a large audience to world music long before it was fashionable. Just as Cowell's groundbreaking book of 1930, New Musical Resources, continues to inspire successive generations of composers, Essential Cowell is key to understanding the origins and expanding dimensions of contemporary music
Persian set by
Henry Cowell(
Recording
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23 editions published between 1957 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Persian Set for small orchestra / American Melting Pot for string orchestra / Old American Country Set for string orchestra / Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 2 for string orchestra / Air for violin and string orchestra / Adagio from Ensemble for string orchestra
23 editions published between 1957 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 353 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Persian Set for small orchestra / American Melting Pot for string orchestra / Old American Country Set for string orchestra / Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 2 for string orchestra / Air for violin and string orchestra / Adagio from Ensemble for string orchestra
String quartet no. 5 by
Henry Cowell(
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20 editions published in 1962 in 4 languages and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published in 1962 in 4 languages and held by 341 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music for strings by
Henry Cowell(
)
13 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Variations on Thirds for two violas and string orchestra / Ensemble: Version for string orchestra / Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 2, No. 5 and No. 8 for string orchestra / Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 10 for oboe and string orchestra / Air for violin and string orchestra / Fiddler's Jig for violin and string orchestra
13 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Variations on Thirds for two violas and string orchestra / Ensemble: Version for string orchestra / Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 2, No. 5 and No. 8 for string orchestra / Hymn and Fuguing Tune No. 10 for oboe and string orchestra / Air for violin and string orchestra / Fiddler's Jig for violin and string orchestra
Concerto for percussion and orchestra by
Henry Cowell(
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15 editions published in 1961 in 3 languages and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
15 editions published in 1961 in 3 languages and held by 326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony no. 11 : Seven rituals of music by
Henry Cowell(
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13 editions published in 1955 in 3 languages and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published in 1955 in 3 languages and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Quartet romantic by
Henry Cowell(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 1978 and 2003 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1978 and 2003 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three page sonata : for piano solo by
Charles Ives(
)
8 editions published between 1939 and 1959 in 3 languages and held by 279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1939 and 1959 in 3 languages and held by 279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Primitive music of the world by
Henry Cowell(
Recording
)
17 editions published between 1962 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music sung by native peoples of various parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States
17 editions published between 1962 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music sung by native peoples of various parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States
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Related Identities
- Ives, Charles 1874-1954 Author Composer
- Sachs, Joel Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Author Director
- Cowell, Sidney Robertson 1903-1995 Interviewee Author
- Cage, John Interviewee Dedicatee Conductor Author Editor Composer
- Louisville Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist
- Seltzer, Cheryl Singer Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Director
- Whitney, Robert 1904-1986 Conductor Performer
- Continuum (Musical group) Performer Instrumentalist
- Varèse, Edgard 1883-1965 Composer
- Strickland, William Conductor Performer
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Cage, John Chamber orchestra music Colum, Padraic, Composers Concertos (Percussion)--Scores Concert programs Cowell, Henry, Elwell, Herbert, Folk music Folk songs Harmonics (Music) Harmony Harris, Catherine Riegger Henry Cowell Centennial Festival Hughes, Langston, Indigenous peoples Instrumental ensembles Instrumental music Ives, Charles, Music Music theory New York (State)--New York Oboe with string orchestra Orchestral music Orchestral music--Scores Percussion ensembles Piano music Piano music, Arranged Piano music--Scores Quartets (Flutes (2), violin, viola) Rogers, Bernard, Shepherd, Arthur, Sonatas (Piano) Songs (Medium voice) with chamber orchestra Songs with piano Streaming audio String orchestra music String quartets--Parts String quartets--Scores Suites (Chamber orchestra) Suites (Chamber orchestra)--Scores Suites (Violin and piano with chamber orchestra) Symphonies Symphonies--Scores United States Varèse, Edgard, Variations (Violas (2) with string orchestra) Violin with string orchestra Violin with string orchestra--Scores Wind quintets (Bassoon, clarinet, flute, horn, oboe)
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Cowel, Henry Dixon 1897-1965
Cowell
Cowell, Henry
Cowell, Henry D. 1897-1965
Cowell Henry Dixon
Cowell, Henry Dixon , 1897-1965
Dixon, Henry
Dixon, Henry 1897-1965
Dixon, Henry Cowell 1897-1965
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Henry Cowell American composer, music theorist, pianist, teacher, publisher, and impresario
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