Cowell, Henry 1897-1965
Overview
Works: | 2,450 works in 4,818 publications in 3 languages and 39,683 library holdings |
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Genres: | Biographies Criticism, interpretation, etc Scores Sonatas Chamber music Bibliographies Piano music Academic theses Manuscripts Symphonies |
Roles: | Author, Editor, Composer, Performer, Dedicatee, Instrumentalist, Compiler, pf=, Originator, Collector, wpr, Honoree, Creator, Musician, Commentator, Other, Author of introduction, Conductor, Writer of accompanying material, Depositor, Arranger |
Classifications: | ML410.I94, 780.92 |
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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 )
- The New Grove twentieth-century American masters : Ives, Thomson, Sessions, Cowell, Gershwin, Copland, Carter, Barber, Cage, Bernstein by John Kirkpatrick( 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( )
- Symphony no. 20 by Henry Cowell( )
- Septet for madrigal singers, clarinet, and keyboard by Henry Cowell( )
- Symphony #18 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
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25 editions published in 1955 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,190 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
25 editions published in 1955 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,190 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
)
47 editions published between 1930 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,095 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The purpose is to point out the influence the overtone series has exerted on music throughout its history." - Introduction
47 editions published between 1930 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 1,095 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The purpose is to point out the influence the overtone series has exerted on music throughout its history." - Introduction
American composers on American music : a symposium by
Henry Cowell(
Book
)
31 editions published between 1933 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,009 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first collection of serious critical essays on modern American music, this volume of opinions expressed by composers themselves brought volleys of dissension and a little praise when it first appeared. American music was without honor in its own country. Names such as Aaron Copland, Charles Seeger, Roy Harris, Howard Handson, Edgard Varese, Carlos Chavez, Charles Ives--and Henry Cowell--were known to only a musical few, and accepted by even fewer. Their thoughtfully written expositions of personal theories about music and other composers were on the whole considered upstart and absurd. But the crucible of time has made this once highly controversial volume as fascinating as it is instructive. Its subjects, authors, and views have now earned their historical place. As the editor states in his introduction, he placed his bets well. The essays make a contribution ot the literature that is very good reading for both musicians and now a wide musical public
31 editions published between 1933 and 1996 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,009 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The first collection of serious critical essays on modern American music, this volume of opinions expressed by composers themselves brought volleys of dissension and a little praise when it first appeared. American music was without honor in its own country. Names such as Aaron Copland, Charles Seeger, Roy Harris, Howard Handson, Edgard Varese, Carlos Chavez, Charles Ives--and Henry Cowell--were known to only a musical few, and accepted by even fewer. Their thoughtfully written expositions of personal theories about music and other composers were on the whole considered upstart and absurd. But the crucible of time has made this once highly controversial volume as fascinating as it is instructive. Its subjects, authors, and views have now earned their historical place. As the editor states in his introduction, he placed his bets well. The essays make a contribution ot the literature that is very good reading for both musicians and now a wide musical public
Piano music by
Henry Cowell(
Recording
)
32 editions published between 1951 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,003 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
32 editions published between 1951 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 1,003 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
Instrumental, chamber, and vocal music by
Henry Cowell(
)
9 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and held by 653 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American piano sonatas by
Peter Lawson(
)
4 editions published between 2001 and 2008 and held by 618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published between 2001 and 2008 and held by 618 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Cowell's New Music, 1925-1936 : the Society, the music editions, and the recordings by
Rita H Mead(
Book
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12 editions published between 1978 and 1989 in English and held by 517 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1978 and 1989 in English and held by 517 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
New music : piano compositions by
Henry Cowell(
)
7 editions published in 1999 in 3 languages and held by 489 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1999 in 3 languages and held by 489 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dancing with Henry : new discoveries in the music of Henry Cowell by
Henry Cowell(
)
7 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 450 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 2001 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 450 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charles Ives and his music by
Henry Cowell(
Book
)
13 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published in 1969 in English and held by 433 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Henry Cowell by
Henry Cowell(
)
16 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A presentation of the music and ideas of composer Henry Cowell
16 editions published between 1980 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 414 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A presentation of the music and ideas of composer Henry Cowell
Songs of Henry Cowell by
Henry Cowell(
)
7 editions published between 1997 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1997 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 406 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Essential Cowell : selected writings on music by
Henry Cowell(
Book
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11 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 372 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
11 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 372 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
Music for strings by
Henry Cowell(
)
14 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 366 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
14 editions published between 1993 and 1994 in 3 languages and held by 366 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
String quartet no. 5 by
Henry Cowell(
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21 editions published in 1962 in 4 languages and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published in 1962 in 4 languages and held by 360 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mosaic by
Henry Cowell(
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4 editions published in 1999 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 345 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded at the Performing Arts Center, SUNY, Purchase, Mar. 1997
4 editions published in 1999 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 345 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Recorded at the Performing Arts Center, SUNY, Purchase, Mar. 1997
Concerto for percussion and orchestra by
Henry Cowell(
)
17 editions published in 1961 in 4 languages and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published in 1961 in 4 languages and held by 334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Symphony no. 11 : Seven rituals of music by
Henry Cowell(
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12 editions published in 1955 in 3 languages and held by 301 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published in 1955 in 3 languages and held by 301 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three page sonata : for piano solo by
Charles Ives(
)
9 editions published between 1939 and 1959 in 4 languages and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1939 and 1959 in 4 languages and held by 288 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 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1978 and 2003 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Ives, Charles 1874-1954 Author Composer
- Sachs, Joel Commentator Performer Director Conductor Author Instrumentalist
- Cowell, Sidney Robertson 1903-1995 Other Interviewee Author
- Cage, John Interviewee Musician Dedicatee Conductor Author Editor Creator Composer
- Louisville Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist
- Seltzer, Cheryl Singer Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Director
- Continuum (Musical group) Singer Performer Instrumentalist
- Whitney, Robert 1904-1986 Conductor Performer
- Harrison, Lou 1917-2003 Interviewee Author Composer
- Strickland, William Other Conductor Performer
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Ballets Barber, Samuel, Bernstein, Leonard, Cage, John Carter, Elliott, Composers Concertos (Percussion)--Scores Copland, Aaron, Cowell, Henry, Elwell, Herbert, Gershwin, George, Harmonics (Music) Harmony Instrumental ensembles Instrumental music Ives, Charles, Music Music theory Oboe with string orchestra Orchestral music Percussion ensembles Piano music Piano music, Arranged Piano music--Scores Piano trios Quartets (Flutes (2), violin, viola) Quintets (Bassoon, clarinet, flute, percussion) Quintets (Piano, clarinet, percussion, violin, cello) Rogers, Bernard, Sessions, Roger, Shepherd, Arthur, Sonatas (Piano) Songs (Medium voice) with chamber orchestra Songs with piano Streaming audio String orchestra music String quartets String quartets--Parts String quartets--Scores Suites (Bassoon, clarinet, flute, horn, oboe) Suites (Chamber orchestra)--Scores Symphonies Symphonies--Scores Thomson, Virgil, United States Varèse, Edgard, Variations (Violas (2) with string orchestra) Violin with string orchestra Wind quintets Wind quintets (Bassoon, clarinet, flute, horn, oboe)
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Cowel, Henry Dixon 1897-1965
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