Foster, Stephen Collins 1826-1864
Overview
Works: | 3,354 works in 10,356 publications in 4 languages and 45,997 library holdings |
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Genres: | Songs Ballads Scores Biographies Popular music Instrumental music Musical settings Notated music Art music Hymns |
Roles: | Author, Composer, Other, Lyricist, Arranger, Performer, Contributor, Adapter, Creator, Former owner, Editor, Bibliographic antecedent, Musician, Honoree, Director |
Classifications: | M1620.F753, 784.8 |
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Most widely held works about
Stephen Collins Foster
- A Treasury of Stephen Foster by Stephen Collins Foster( )
- Doo-dah! : Stephen Foster and the rise of American popular culture by Ken Emerson( Book )
- He heard America sing : the story of Stephen Foster by Claire Lee Purdy( Book )
- Stephen Foster, America's troubadour by John Tasker Howard( Book )
- Chronicles of Stephen Foster's family by Evelyn Foster Morneweck( Book )
- Stephen Foster : America's troubadour by John Tasker Howard( Book )
- Swanee Ribber and a biographical sketch of Stephen Collins Foster by Fletcher Hodges( Book )
- Stephen Foster : boy minstrel by Helen Boyd Higgins( Book )
- The life and songs of Stephen Foster : a revealing portrait of the forgotten man behind Swanee River, Beautiful dreamer, and My old Kentucky home by JoAnne O'Connell( Book )
- Stephen Foster : youth's golden gleam : a sketch of his life and background in Cincinnati, 1846-1850 by Raymond Walters( Book )
- Stephen Foster and his little dog Tray by Opal Wheeler( Book )
- Catalogue of first editions of Stephen C. Foster (1826-1864) by Library of Congress( Book )
- Stephen Collins Foster : a biography of America's folk-song composer by Harold Vincent Milligan( Book )
- Stephen Collins Foster : a guide to research by Calvin Elliker( Book )
- The story of Stephen Foster by Esther Morris Douty( Book )
- The life and times of Stephen Foster by Susan Zannos( Book )
- My brother Stephen by Morrison Foster( Book )
- I dream of Jeanie (with the light brown hair)( Visual )
- Stephen Foster, America's troubadour by John Tasker Howard( Book )
- A Pittsburgh composer and his memorial by Fletcher Hodges( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Stephen Collins Foster
Stephen Foster song book : original sheet music of 40 songs by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
12 editions published in 1974 in 3 languages and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old favorites such as Beautiful Dreamer and Oh! Susanna as well as patriotic, plantation, and minstrel songs by the American composer are presented along with reproductions of original covers
12 editions published in 1974 in 3 languages and held by 789 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old favorites such as Beautiful Dreamer and Oh! Susanna as well as patriotic, plantation, and minstrel songs by the American composer are presented along with reproductions of original covers
Songs of Stephen Foster : prepared for schools and general use by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
54 editions published between 1934 and 1978 in 3 languages and held by 709 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
54 editions published between 1934 and 1978 in 3 languages and held by 709 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
25 editions published between 1954 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 658 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
25 editions published between 1954 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 658 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The music of Stephen C. Foster : a critical edition by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
10 editions published in 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This first complete critical edition of the works of Stephen Foster (1826-1864) includes reproductions of not only Foster's songs, but also his children's hymns, piano pieces, and instrumental music--the full range of his compositional activity. The compositions appear in the order Foster wrote them. A critical report by the editors accompanies every piece, and introductory chapters discuss the composer's place in American cultural history, the sources for the edition, performing the music, and musical style. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
10 editions published in 1990 in English and Undetermined and held by 564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This first complete critical edition of the works of Stephen Foster (1826-1864) includes reproductions of not only Foster's songs, but also his children's hymns, piano pieces, and instrumental music--the full range of his compositional activity. The compositions appear in the order Foster wrote them. A critical report by the editors accompanies every piece, and introductory chapters discuss the composer's place in American cultural history, the sources for the edition, performing the music, and musical style. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
American dreamer : songs of Stephen Foster by
Stephen Foster(
Recording
)
11 editions published in 1992 in 3 languages and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Thomas Hampson discovers the music of Stephen Foster, America's first popular songwriter. With his music, Foster captured the broad scope of the American landscape during its turbulent formative years."--Back cover
11 editions published in 1992 in 3 languages and held by 538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Thomas Hampson discovers the music of Stephen Foster, America's first popular songwriter. With his music, Foster captured the broad scope of the American landscape during its turbulent formative years."--Back cover
Stephen Foster songs : parlor/minstrel songs, duets & trios, dance tunes & instrumentals by
Stephen Foster(
)
26 editions published between 1941 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
26 editions published between 1941 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 529 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stephen Foster & Co. : lyrics of America's first great popular songs by
Stephen Collins Foster(
Book
)
6 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
America's first professional songwriter, Foster wrote lyrics that have entered our country's cultural bloodstream. Emerson presents a fully and delightfully annotated selection of Foster's most famous songs, and augments them with lyrics that either influenced Foster or were inspired by his genius
6 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 490 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
America's first professional songwriter, Foster wrote lyrics that have entered our country's cultural bloodstream. Emerson presents a fully and delightfully annotated selection of Foster's most famous songs, and augments them with lyrics that either influenced Foster or were inspired by his genius
The social orchestra : for flute or violin : a collection of popular melodies arranged as solos, duets, trios, and quartets by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
34 editions published between 1854 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
34 editions published between 1854 and 1973 in 3 languages and held by 461 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dear friends and gentle hearts : songs of Stephen C. Foster by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
7 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 450 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 450 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
50 collected songs by
Ned Rorem(
)
4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 442 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Household songs by
Stephen Foster(
)
10 editions published in 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published in 1973 in English and Undetermined and held by 420 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Beautiful dreamer : the songs of Stephen Foster by
Stephen Collins Foster(
Recording
)
11 editions published between 1969 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1969 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Band songs by
Rutgers University(
)
3 editions published in 2005 and held by 346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 2005 and held by 346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Old folks at home by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
196 editions published between 1851 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Moderato [tempo]
196 editions published between 1851 and 1999 in 4 languages and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Moderato [tempo]
Minstrel-show songs by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
17 editions published between 1979 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1979 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Favorite songs by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 322 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A treasury of Stephen Foster by
Stephen Collins Foster(
Book
)
9 editions published between 1946 and 1947 in English and held by 300 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of fifty favorite songs and piano arrangements
9 editions published between 1946 and 1947 in English and held by 300 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of fifty favorite songs and piano arrangements
The Swanee River by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
67 editions published between 1851 and 2010 in English and Frisian and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Words, music and illustrations
67 editions published between 1851 and 2010 in English and Frisian and held by 296 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Words, music and illustrations
Foster Hall reproductions : songs, compositions and arrangements by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
4 editions published in 1933 in English and held by 284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1933 in English and held by 284 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gentle Annie by
Stephen Collins Foster(
)
39 editions published between 1856 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arranged By: Briscoe, T
39 editions published between 1856 and 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arranged By: Briscoe, T
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- Howard, John Tasker 1890-1964 Writer of accompanying material Author
- Hodges, Fletcher Jr 1906-2006 Author Editor
- Emerson, Ken 1948- Author Editor
- Lev, Ray 1912-1968 Arranger Adapter
- Sharp, William 1900-1961 Illustrator
- Commins, Dorothy Arranger Adapter
- Hitchcock, H. Wiley (Hugh Wiley) 1923-2007 Writer of accompanying material
- Hampson, Thomas Singer Performer Author
- Earhart, Will Arranger Editor
- Lilly, Josiah Kirby 1861-1948 Author Editor
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Armstrong, Martin, Ballads Bergman, David, Bishop, Elizabeth, Capetanakis, Demetrios, Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano Composers Families Flute music Foster, Stephen Collins, Foster family Glaze, Andrew Harpsichord music Hecht, Anthony, Hillyer, Robert, Hopkins, Gerard Manley, Hymns, English Instrumental music Instrumental music--Scores Kenyon, Jane Koch, Kenneth, Melville, Herman, Music Musical fiction Music--Social aspects O'Hara, Frank, Piano music (4 hands) Polkas Popular culture Popular music Roditi, Edouard Roethke, Theodore, Rossetti, Christina Georgina, School songbooks Songs Songs, English Songs (High voice) with piano Songs (Medium voice) with instrumental ensemble Songs (Medium voice) with piano Songs with piano Spenser, Edmund, United States Violin music Vocal duets with piano Vocal quartets with piano Vocal trios with piano Whitman, Walt, Williams, William Carlos, Wylie, Elinor, Yeats, W. B.--(William Butler),
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סטיבן פוסטר
פוסטר, סטיבן קולינס, 1826-1864
פוסטר, סטפן קולינס 1826-1864
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포스터, 스티븐 1826-1864
포스터, 스티븐 콜린스 1826-1864
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フォスター, S.
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