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- The Life and Music of James Wilson
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- 2015
- Published by: Cork University Press
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This book is the first study of the Irish composer James Wilson (1922–2005). A founding member of Aosdana in the 1950s and 60s, Wilson was a key figure in the Music Associatoon of Ireland and played an important role in developing the structures that support composers and musicians in Ireland today.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgements
- pp. vii-x
- 1. Early Life in London
- pp. 1-16
- 2. Arrival in Dublin
- pp. 17-39
- 3. First Compositional Successes
- pp. 40-71
- 4. Consolidation of Career
- pp. 72-103
- 6. Late Works
- pp. 140-172
- 7. Conclusion
- pp. 173-183
- Appendix Two: Work List
- pp. 190-212
- Bibliography
- pp. 213-216
- Notes and References
- pp. 217-236
Additional Information
ISBN
9781782051398
Related ISBN(s)
9781782051367
MARC Record
OCLC
911594576
Launched on MUSE
2015-06-25
Language
English
Open Access
No
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