Description
Book SynopsisContains biographical data on hundreds of composers from Latin America: dates of birth and death, information on their background and training, a selective listing of their works, and sources for further study, with an index of composers by country.
Trade ReviewReview of previous edition: ...opens up the realm of usual discourse concerning classical and contemporary music to include those who are not Euroamerican..... * Ethnomusicology *
This is an important addition to the body of material that is available on Latin American composers and a valuable research tool for those interested in the classical music of Latin America. * American Reference Books Annual *
Review of previous edition: One learns a lot by reading these entries...fills a gap in musicological studies and will be indispensable to music students and scholars in general..... * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association *
This dictionary will continue to be a valuable resource for basic information on composers associated with Latin America. * CHOICE *
Review of previous edition: ...a useful reference source. As interest in Latin American history and culture continues to grow, it will be important to have this and other up-to-date reference sources. * CHOICE *
Review of previous edition: "...a useful reference source. As interest in Latin American history and culture continues to grow, it will be important to have this and other up-to-date reference sources." * CHOICE *
Review of previous edition: ...opens up the realm of usual discourse concerning classical and contemporary music to include those who are not Euroamerican. * Ethnomusicology *
Review of previous edition: One learns a lot by reading these entries...fills a gap in musicological studies and will be indispensable to music students and scholars in general. * Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface to the first edition Chapter 3 Preface to the second edition Chapter 4 Acknowledgments Chapter 5 Guidelines for Use Chapter 6 General Abbreviations Chapter 7 Sources Chapter 8 The Dictionary A-Z Chapter 9 Composers by Country Chapter 10 Additional Bibliography Chapter 11 About the Editors
