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Esther, the Beautiful Queen, was William Bradbury’s choral setting of a text based on the biblical Book of Esther. Written for amateur singers, the uncomplicated score became enormously popular. In this volume Juanita Karpf traces the work’s rich performance and reception history.

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From Biblical Book to Musical Megahit is a gratifying exploration of a surprisingly important and durable work in nineteenth-century American musical life." - R. Allen Lott, professor of music history at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Clear and imminently readable, From Biblical Book to Musical Megahit is a veritable trove of information, photographs, and music." - Jake Johnson, author of Mormons, Musical Theater, and Belonging in America

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      Publisher: MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi
      Publication Date: 12/15/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781496845740, 978-1496845740
      ISBN10: 1496845749
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Esther, the Beautiful Queen, was William Bradbury’s choral setting of a text based on the biblical Book of Esther. Written for amateur singers, the uncomplicated score became enormously popular. In this volume Juanita Karpf traces the work’s rich performance and reception history.

      Trade Review
      From Biblical Book to Musical Megahit is a gratifying exploration of a surprisingly important and durable work in nineteenth-century American musical life." - R. Allen Lott, professor of music history at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

      "Clear and imminently readable, From Biblical Book to Musical Megahit is a veritable trove of information, photographs, and music." - Jake Johnson, author of Mormons, Musical Theater, and Belonging in America

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