Reflections on Malcolm Forsyth

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  • Author: Ingraham, Mary I.
    Contributor:

    Ingraham, Mary I.

    ,

    Rival, Robert

    Summary:

    Malcolm Forsyth (1936-2011) was a musical legend: a much-loved composer, performer, teacher, and mentor. Reflections on Malcolm Forsyth presents a captivating and approachable portrait of one of Canada's finest modern composers. Readers will discover both public and private sides to the man and gain fresh insights from critical assessments of a broad range of Forsyth's compositions, his continuing popular appreciation, and his lasting influence on the next generation of musicians and music scholars. Drawing from the perspectives of leading scholars, composers, and musicians, as well as on those of family, friends, students, and colleagues, Reflections on Malcolm Forsyth honours the rich life and cultural significance of this exceptional creative mind. It is important reading for music students and researchers, professional performers, and anyone who loves contemporary music.

    Genre: Biographies and autobiographies, Canadian nonfiction, Music
    Subject(s): Canada
    Original Publisher: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada , University of Alberta Press
    Language(s): English
    ISBN:

    1772125032

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    9781772125030

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Ingraham, Mary I.

Rival, Robert

Abstract

Malcolm Forsyth (1936-2011) was a musical legend: a much-loved composer, performer, teacher, and mentor. Reflections on Malcolm Forsyth presents a captivating and approachable portrait of one of Canada's finest modern composers. Readers will discover both public and private sides to the man and gain fresh insights from critical assessments of a broad range of Forsyth's compositions, his continuing popular appreciation, and his lasting influence on the next generation of musicians and music scholars. Drawing from the perspectives of leading scholars, composers, and musicians, as well as on those of family, friends, students, and colleagues, Reflections on Malcolm Forsyth honours the rich life and cultural significance of this exceptional creative mind. It is important reading for music students and researchers, professional performers, and anyone who loves contemporary music.

Genre
Biographies and autobiographies
Canadian nonfiction
Music
Subject
Canada
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

University of Alberta Press

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