{"product_id":"hard-trials-the-life-and-music-of-harry-t-burleigh-composers-of-north-america-8-9780810822917","title":"Hard Trials The Life and Music of Harry T","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarry T. Burleigh (1866-1949) was recognized as the first African-American art song composer and arranger of spirituals for concert use. Includes a bibliography, chapter notes, and detailed index. Many photos and musical examples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...a valuable volume...we are indeed indebted to Simpson for...the excellent index, bibliography, and discography make this book all the more valuable...an excellent resource. * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association *\u003cbr\u003e...likely to be the most penetrating and useful source for some time...as complete a picture of Burleigh as possible...very readable...Recommended for all libraries. * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003e...Simpson's well-researched volume is an invaluable addition to the anals of American music history...pioneering study. * Journal Of Erie Studies *\u003cbr\u003eAnyone who arranged spirituals with the distinction of Harry Thacker Burleigh and occupied such an important place in the musical development of black Americans is worth a thoroughly documented study of the kind that Anne Key Simpson has now provided. * Music \u0026amp; Letters *\u003cbr\u003e...important...Simpson has broken new ground by gathering the most extensive colleciton of Burleigh materials since...1966... * American Music *\u003cbr\u003e...laudable...Her book's most valuable contribution is its extensive catalogue of Burleigh's music. * Isam Newsletter *\u003cbr\u003e...fills a gap, because very little is written about the negro spiritual in standard music history books... * Eir *","brand":"Scarecrow Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527801413975,"sku":"9780810822917","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/hard-trials-the-life-and-music-of-harry-t-burleigh-composers-of-north-america-8-9780810822917","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}