Contemporary American Composers

""Contemporary American Composers"" is a book written by Rupert Hughes in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive study of the music of the United States during the time period and explores the present conditions and future of American music. The author delves into the works of prominent American composers such as John Philip Sousa, Edward MacDowell, and George Whitefield Chadwick. Hughes also examines the impact of European classical music on American composers and the emergence of new musical styles in the country. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American music and its development during the turn of the century.With Critical Estimates And Biographies Of The Principal Living Composers; And An Abundance Of Portraits, Facsimile Musical Autographs And Compositions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.