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Contemporary American Composers is a book written by Rupert Hughes in 1900. The book is a study of the music of the United States, focusing on the music of contemporary American composers. Hughes examines the present conditions of American music and offers predictions about its future. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of American music, the influence of European music on American composers, and the role of music in American society. Hughes also provides biographical information on many of the composers he discusses, including Edward MacDowell, George Whitefield Chadwick, and Horatio Parker. Overall, Contemporary American Composers offers a comprehensive look at the state of American music at the turn of the 20th 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.
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