Downes, Edward 1911-2001
Overview
Works: | 373 works in 889 publications in 7 languages and 6,991 library holdings |
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Genres: | Operas Concertos Symphonies Bibliography Criticism, interpretation, etc Bibliographies Music Live sound recordings Excerpts Nonfiction television programs |
Roles: | Author, Conductor, Translator, Commentator, Performer, Interviewer, Editor, Writer of accompanying material, Other, Adapter, Author of introduction, Creator |
Classifications: | M1016, 782.1 |
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Most widely held works about
Edward Downes
- Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini( Recording )
- Ernst Bacon papers by Ernst Bacon( )
- Olin Downes papers, Series 9. Photographs and Sketches by Olin Downes( )
- Edward Downes : a life in music and the media by Christopher C Purdy( )
Most widely held works by
Edward Downes
The New York Philharmonic guide to the symphony by
Edward Downes(
Book
)
10 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 1,206 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Data on 450 orchestral works, including musical excerpts and portraits
10 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 1,206 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Data on 450 orchestral works, including musical excerpts and portraits
Perspectives in musicology : the inaugural lectures of the Ph. D. program in music at the City University of New York. by
Barry S Brook(
Book
)
19 editions published between 1972 and 1985 in English and Undetermined and held by 903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1972 and 1985 in English and Undetermined and held by 903 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adventures in symphonic music by
Edward Downes(
Book
)
20 editions published between 1944 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 613 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1944 and 2000 in 3 languages and held by 613 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi, the man in his letters by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1942 in English and held by 512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1942 in English and held by 512 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aida by
Giuseppe Verdi(
Visual
)
20 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Staged production of Verdi's Aida in which the love of the enslaved Ethiopian princess for an Egyptian general brings tragedy to all involved
20 editions published between 1994 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 400 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Staged production of Verdi's Aida in which the love of the enslaved Ethiopian princess for an Egyptian general brings tragedy to all involved
La Divina complete by
Maria Callas(
)
3 editions published in 1995 in Italian and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1995 in Italian and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Guide to symphonic music by
Edward Downes(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1976 and 1981 in English and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Previously published under title: The New York Philharmonic Guide to the symphony. A collection of essays, most of which were written as program notes for the symphonies played at New York Philharmonic concerts
4 editions published between 1976 and 1981 in English and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Previously published under title: The New York Philharmonic Guide to the symphony. A collection of essays, most of which were written as program notes for the symphonies played at New York Philharmonic concerts
Duets of love and passion by
James McCracken(
)
5 editions published in 2014 in 3 languages and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 2014 in 3 languages and held by 236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verdi opera favourites by
Giuseppe Verdi(
)
5 editions published in 2007 in Italian and English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 2007 in Italian and English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Donizetti arias by
Gaetano Donizetti(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1998 in French and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1998 in French and held by 141 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Opera : a research and information guide by
Guy A Marco(
)
6 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covering over 320 composers and 43 countries, this book will be invaluable to opera scholars, researchers and serious listeners throughout the world
6 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in English and held by 138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Covering over 320 composers and 43 countries, this book will be invaluable to opera scholars, researchers and serious listeners throughout the world
Jenůfa : Její pastorkyňa : opera o trěch jednáních dle dramatu z venkovského života moravského od Gabriely Preissové
= Ihre Ziehtochter = Her foster-daughter by
Leoš Janáček(
)
2 editions published in 1969 in Czech and held by 122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1969 in Czech and held by 122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poema autunnale ; Concerto gregoriano ; Ballata delle gnomidi by
Ottorino Respighi(
Recording
)
6 editions published in 1993 in 3 languages and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1993 in 3 languages and held by 94 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cello concerto by
Antonín Dvořák(
)
5 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 92 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The much-anticipated album from the brilliant young American cellist. Alisa Weilerstein is the first cellist for many years to play the Elgar Concerto with Daniel Barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement
5 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in 3 languages and held by 92 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The much-anticipated album from the brilliant young American cellist. Alisa Weilerstein is the first cellist for many years to play the Elgar Concerto with Daniel Barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement
Everyman's guide to orchestral music by
Edward Downes(
Book
)
3 editions published between 1976 and 1978 in English and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1976 and 1978 in English and held by 89 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Temistocle : dramma per musica in tre atti di Pietro Metastasio by
Johann Christian Bach(
)
5 editions published in 1965 in Italian and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1965 in Italian and held by 87 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The prima donna collection : highlights by
Leontyne Price(
Recording
)
2 editions published between 1992 and 1995 in Italian and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1992 and 1995 in Italian and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concerto da camera, op. 6 by
Gordon Crosse(
Recording
)
11 editions published between 1967 and 1975 in 3 languages and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1967 and 1975 in 3 languages and held by 57 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La divina by
Maria Callas(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 1969 in Italian and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Soprano, Maria Callas, performs arias from various operas including Madama Butterfly, Carmen, Norma and Don Giovanni
1 edition published in 1969 in Italian and held by 56 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Soprano, Maria Callas, performs arias from various operas including Madama Butterfly, Carmen, Norma and Don Giovanni
Piano concerto no. 1 in E flat major Piano concerto no. 2 in A major by
Franz Liszt(
Recording
)
3 editions published between 1972 and 1982 and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published between 1972 and 1982 and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- New York Philharmonic Instrumentalist
- Verdi, Giuseppe 1813-1901 Author Musician Composer
- Brook, Barry S. Author Editor
- Van Solkema, Sherman Editor
- Cosgrave, John O'Hara II 1908-1968 Illustrator
- Stefan, Paul 1879-1943 Author of afterword, colophon, etc. Editor
- Werfel, Franz 1890-1945 Author of afterword, colophon, etc. Editor
- Royal Opera House (London, England) Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist
- Callas, Maria 1923-1977 Commentator Performer Creator
- Wiener Staatsoper Orchester Performer Instrumentalist
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Aïda (Verdi, Giuseppe) Callas, Maria, Cello and piano music Cello and piano music, Arranged Cello music Cello with orchestra Cello with orchestra, Arranged Composers Concertos (Cello) Concertos (Hindemith, Paul) Concertos (Piano) Concertos (Pianos (2)) Concertos (Violin) Concertos (Violin and cello) Concertos (Violin with chamber orchestra) Czechoslovakia Egypt Italy Live sound recordings Love Madama Butterfly (Puccini, Giacomo) Man-woman relationships Music Musicology New York (State)--New York Opera Operas Operas--Analysis, appreciation Operas--Excerpts Operas--Librettos Operas--Scores Operas--Vocal scores with piano Orchestral music Orchestral music--Analysis, appreciation Piano music Rhapsodies (Music) Rondos (Cello with orchestra), Arranged Slavery Solomon,--King of Israel Sonatas (Cello and piano), Arranged Songs (High voice) with orchestra Suites (Instrumental ensemble) Suites (Oboe and cello with string orchestra) Symphonic poems Symphonies Symphonies (Cello with orchestra) Variations (Cello with orchestra) Variations (Orchestra) Verdi, Giuseppe, Violin with orchestra
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Alternative Names
Dauns, Eduard
Downes, E.
Downes, Edward, 1911-
Downes, Edward 1911-2001
Downes, Edward O.
Downes, Edward O. D.
Downes, Edward O. D 1911-2001
Downes, Edward O. D (Edward Olin Davenport), 1911-2001
Downes, Edward Olin Davenport.
Downes, Edward Olin Davenport 1911-2001
Edward Downes American musicologist
Edward Downes Amerikaans musicoloog (1911-2001)
Edward Downes musicologo statunitense
다운즈, 에드워드 O. D. 1911-2001
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