Rorem, Ned 1923-
Overview
Works: | 1,969 works in 4,257 publications in 4 languages and 58,668 library holdings |
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Genres: | Diaries Criticism, interpretation, etc Music Biographies Songs Chamber music Art music Autobiographies Musical settings Scores |
Roles: | Author, Instrumentalist, Composer, Performer, Interviewee, pf=, Arranger, Other, Author of introduction, Conductor, Creator, Compiler, Commentator, Dedicator, Lyricist, Speaker, Musician, Narrator |
Classifications: | ML410.R693, B |
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Most widely held works about
Ned Rorem
- Knowing when to stop : a memoir by Ned Rorem( Book )
- Setting the tone : essays and a diary by Ned Rorem( Book )
- An absolute gift : a new diary by Ned Rorem( Book )
- The Nantucket diary of Ned Rorem, 1973-1985 by Ned Rorem( Book )
- The New York diary of Ned Rorem by Ned Rorem( Book )
- The Paris diary of Ned Rorem by Ned Rorem( Book )
- Lies : a diary, 1986-1999 by Ned Rorem( Book )
- The final diary, 1961-1972 by Ned Rorem( Book )
- The later diaries of Ned Rorem, 1961-1972 by Ned Rorem( Book )
- Ned Rorem : a bio-bibliography by Arlys L McDonald( Book )
- The Paris diary and the New York diary, 1951-1961 by Ned Rorem( )
- Serebrier & Rorem : a conversation with Raymond Bisha by Ned Rorem( )
- The Paris and New York diaries of Ned Rorem, 1951-1961 by Ned Rorem( Book )
- Wings of friendship : selected letters, 1944-2003 by Ned Rorem( Book )
- Facing the night : a diary (1999-2005) and musical writings by Ned Rorem( Book )
- Music makes a city( Visual )
- The Auden poems : for voice, violin, cello and piano by Ned Rorem( )
- Anna la bonne : scène lyrique pour voix et piano ; 1989 by Ned Rorem( )
- Dance suite : for two pianos by Ned Rorem( )
- Three poems of Edna St. Vincent Millay : for voice and piano by Ned Rorem( )
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Most widely held works by
Ned Rorem
Settling the score : essays on music by
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16 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and held by 894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ned Rorem explores the state of contemporary classical music in a magnificent collection of personally selected essays and critiques of masterworks, lesser works, and their legendary creatorsPulitzer Prize-winner Ned Rorem's musical compositions are considered some of the finest produced in the past century. His literary works have been hailed as scintillating (Time magazine) and extraordinary (the Washington Post). Rorem's remarkable twin talents are brilliantly intertwined in Settling the Score, a masterful collection of essays on music, composers, and the state of the art. Selected by Rorem himself, these enthralling and provocative pieces examine the works of the great and (in the author's lively, unabashed opinion) the not-so-great masters of twentieth-century classical music--Debussy, Ravel, Copland, Gershwin, Barber, Cage, Bernstein, Britten, Stravinsky, and others. With keen precision, he dissects the so-called serious music of our time while predicting where the form is bound in the future. Never lacking in intelligence or wit, each essay in Settling the score sings in a voice that is clear and true
16 editions published between 1988 and 2013 in English and held by 894 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ned Rorem explores the state of contemporary classical music in a magnificent collection of personally selected essays and critiques of masterworks, lesser works, and their legendary creatorsPulitzer Prize-winner Ned Rorem's musical compositions are considered some of the finest produced in the past century. His literary works have been hailed as scintillating (Time magazine) and extraordinary (the Washington Post). Rorem's remarkable twin talents are brilliantly intertwined in Settling the Score, a masterful collection of essays on music, composers, and the state of the art. Selected by Rorem himself, these enthralling and provocative pieces examine the works of the great and (in the author's lively, unabashed opinion) the not-so-great masters of twentieth-century classical music--Debussy, Ravel, Copland, Gershwin, Barber, Cage, Bernstein, Britten, Stravinsky, and others. With keen precision, he dissects the so-called serious music of our time while predicting where the form is bound in the future. Never lacking in intelligence or wit, each essay in Settling the score sings in a voice that is clear and true
Critical affairs : a composer's journal by
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11 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in English and held by 689 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book collects a selection of Rorem's essays and articles, among them Against Rock, Julius Katchen 1926-1969, The Avant-Garde as Demode, Ladies' Music, Around Satie's Socrate, Critics Criticized and Bill [William] Flanagan 1923-1969
11 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in English and held by 689 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book collects a selection of Rorem's essays and articles, among them Against Rock, Julius Katchen 1926-1969, The Avant-Garde as Demode, Ladies' Music, Around Satie's Socrate, Critics Criticized and Bill [William] Flanagan 1923-1969
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11 editions published between 1978 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 661 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music critic Tim Page interviews American composer Ned Rorem. Ned Rorem talks about his career as a composer and a writer. Being one of America's most renowned and prolific composers of art song, he speaks about the difference between writing music for singers and for song recitals, and between classical and popular music. He talks about his popularity as a songwriter although 80% of his work, including the piece that won the Pulitzer Prize, is non-vocal. He comments on poetry that inspires him to write songs, combining literature and music. He talks in detail about the process of composing songs based on various poems. He also discusses his diary (Paris diary), and describes himself as a musician who writes rather than a writer who composes. At the end of the interview Rorem gives advice to young composers. During the interview selections from some of his early songs and instrumental work Water music (1966) are played
11 editions published between 1978 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 661 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music critic Tim Page interviews American composer Ned Rorem. Ned Rorem talks about his career as a composer and a writer. Being one of America's most renowned and prolific composers of art song, he speaks about the difference between writing music for singers and for song recitals, and between classical and popular music. He talks about his popularity as a songwriter although 80% of his work, including the piece that won the Pulitzer Prize, is non-vocal. He comments on poetry that inspires him to write songs, combining literature and music. He talks in detail about the process of composing songs based on various poems. He also discusses his diary (Paris diary), and describes himself as a musician who writes rather than a writer who composes. At the end of the interview Rorem gives advice to young composers. During the interview selections from some of his early songs and instrumental work Water music (1966) are played
The difficulty of being by
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4 editions published between 1967 and 1995 in English and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reminiscences by one of the seminal figures in 20th century literature and art, including sketches of Proust, Picasso, Gide and Nijinsky
4 editions published between 1967 and 1995 in English and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Reminiscences by one of the seminal figures in 20th century literature and art, including sketches of Proust, Picasso, Gide and Nijinsky
Music and people by
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12 editions published between 1968 and 1970 in English and Portuguese and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Publ. musical compositions by Ned Rorem p. 235-242
12 editions published between 1968 and 1970 in English and Portuguese and held by 623 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Publ. musical compositions by Ned Rorem p. 235-242
Pure contraption : a composer's essays by
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7 editions published in 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 612 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1974 in English and Undetermined and held by 612 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three symphonies by
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13 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Other entertainment : collected pieces by
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6 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As a musician who is also a writer, Ned Rorem claims that some years ago the IRS, at a loss as to how to pigeonhole him for their purposes, settled on the designation of "Other Entertainment" when noting the source of his livelihood. Thus the title of this fourteenth book by a composer who has been universally acclaimed for his prose, and a writer who has won a Pulitzer Prize for his music. He goes beyond music in this collection, however, reaching in some instances even
6 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As a musician who is also a writer, Ned Rorem claims that some years ago the IRS, at a loss as to how to pigeonhole him for their purposes, settled on the designation of "Other Entertainment" when noting the source of his livelihood. Thus the title of this fourteenth book by a composer who has been universally acclaimed for his prose, and a writer who has won a Pulitzer Prize for his music. He goes beyond music in this collection, however, reaching in some instances even
Selected songs by
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10 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Music from inside out by
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6 editions published in 1967 in English and held by 477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1967 in English and held by 477 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
50 collected songs by
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11 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 469 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 469 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
End of summer ; Book of hours ; Bright music by
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6 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
String symphony ; Sunday morning ; Eagles by
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8 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1988 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs of Ned Rorem by
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22 editions published between 1964 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 460 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
22 editions published between 1964 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 460 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Art song in English : 50 songs by 21 American and British composers by
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4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
More than a day : music of Ned Rorem by
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17 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
17 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 438 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 songs on American poetry : voice and piano by
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20 editions published between 1957 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1957 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Ned Rorem reader by
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7 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 412 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Ned Rorem, composer and writer, is both a gifted memoirist and one of our most acerbic cultural commentators. This anthology of his musings on music, people, and life surveys the full range of his literary achievement and reflects the evolution of his sensibilities."--Jacket
7 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 412 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Ned Rorem, composer and writer, is both a gifted memoirist and one of our most acerbic cultural commentators. This anthology of his musings on music, people, and life surveys the full range of his literary achievement and reflects the evolution of his sensibilities."--Jacket
Piano concerto no. 2 ; Cello concerto by
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7 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 408 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Songs of Samuel Barber and Ned Rorem by
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2 editions published between 1978 and 2003 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 399 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1978 and 2003 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 399 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Recorded Anthology of American Music, Inc Producer
- Gramm, Donald Singer Performer Vocalist
- Serebrier, José 1938- Interviewee Conductor
- Whitman, Walt 1819-1892 Lyricist
- Roethke, Theodore 1908-1963
- Curtin, Phyllis Singer Performer Vocalist
- Plath, Sylvia Other Lyricist
- Goodman, Paul 1911-1972 Author Lyricist Librettist
- Sarfaty, Regina Singer Performer Vocalist
- Louisville Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist
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Armstrong, Martin, Artists Authors, French Bergman, David, Bishop, Elizabeth, Browning, Robert, Capetanakis, Demetrios, Cocteau, Jean, Composers Concertos (Piano) Flute and harp music France Gay composers Gay musicians Gioia, Dana Goodman, Paul, Great Britain Hecht, Anthony, Hillyer, Robert, Hopkins, Gerard Manley, Instrumental ensembles Kenyon, Jane Koch, Kenneth, Melville, Herman, Motion picture producers and directors Music Music appreciation Musicians O'Hara, Frank, Orchestral music Quintets (Piano, flute, violins (2), cello) Roditi, Edouard Roethke, Theodore, Rorem, Ned, Rossetti, Christina Georgina, Songs, English Songs (High voice) with piano Songs (Medium voice) with instrumental ensemble Songs (Medium voice) with piano Songs with piano Spenser, Edmund, Stevens, Wallace, Symphonies Symphonies (String orchestra) Trios (Piano, clarinet, violin) United States Whitman, Walt, Williams, William Carlos, Wylie, Elinor, Yeats, W. B.--(William Butler),
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Rorem, N. 1923-
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Рорем, Нед
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