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Book SynopsisThis volume examines the life and work of the composer Joan Tower, offering a detailed biography, musical analysis, a complete bibliography of musical works, a discography, and reflections from peers such as Zubin Mehta and Leonard Slatkin about one of the world's most admired and celebrated composers.
Trade ReviewGrolman (music, Frostburg State U.) presents a bio-bibliography of contemporary composer Joan Tower. Following a biography of the composer that spans from her family history to her work with the Da Capo Chamber Players and her current career, an analysis of her musical voice is provided, including her compositional aesthetic and process and ideas about feminism and musical citizenship. Her compositions are listed by genre, with date of publication, duration, dedication and commissioning information, and premieres and selected performances, if available. The final section consists of brief reflections from many of her peers. A discography that includes both commercial and noncommercial recordings is provided. * Reference and Research Book News, August 2007 *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Part I Part 3 Biography Chapter 4 Tower Family History Chapter 5 Childhood through College Chapter 6 1960s and 1970s: Finding a Life in Music Chapter 7 The Da Capo Chamber Players Chapter 8 Bard College Chapter 9 1980s: International Spotlight Chapter 10 1990-2006: "Now Completely Comfortable" Chapter 11 At Home in Red Hook Part 12 Part II Part 13 Tower's Musical Voice Chapter 14 Compositional Organicism Chapter 15 Compositional Aesthetic Chapter 16 Titles Chapter 17 Structures and Forms Chapter 18 Musical Influences Chapter 19 The Composing Process Chapter 20 The State of Contemporary Music Chapter 21 Musical Citizenship and Musical Feminism Part 22 Part III Part 23 Works and Performances Chapter 24 Works for Band Chapter 25 Works for Stage Chapter 26 Works for Orchestra Chapter 27 Works for Chamber Ensemble Chapter 28 Works for Solo Instruments Chapter 29 Works in Progress Chapter 30 Early, Unpublished Works Chapter 31 Works Written for or Dedicated to Joan Tower Part 32 Part IV Part 33 Discography Chapter 34 In Progress Chapter 35 Joan Tower Performs Works by Other Composers Part 36 Part V Part 37 Peer Reflections Part 38 Appendix A Part 39 Alphabetical List of Published Compositions Part 40 Bibliography Part 41 Index Part 42 About the Author
