James, Philip, 1890-1975

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Incorporates themes from incidental music to Iphigenia in Tauris (1937). Composed 1952. First performance Kilbourn Hall of the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, 6 May 1967, Eastman-Rochester Symphony Orchestra, Howard Hanson conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Overture to a Greek play / Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433031

Based on the Welsh folk song Morfa Rhuddlan. Originally composed for organ 1951. This transcription for orchestra by the composer 1956. Also transcribed for band, 1957 (see callno.: 5668).--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Passacaglia on a Cambrian bass : for orchestra / Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433035

Inspired by the hills outside the town of Chaumont, Haute-Marne, France. Composed 1948. First performance New York University, New York, 2 May 1951, Washington Square College Orchestra, Frederic Kurzweil conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Chaumont / Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433015

The name Il Riposo is taken from a 16th century style of religious painting. Movement I suggested by Jan van Eyck's altarpiece the March of the Magi. Movement II after a Byzantine mosaic in the basilica of Saint Apollinare-Nuovo at Ravenna; Movement III suggested by a painting in the Riposo style by Anthony Van Dyck. Movement II based on an old Roman tune, Urbs Beata Jerusalem. Movements I and III originally composed 1921, as part of the composer's choral setting of Stabat Mater Speciosa with text by Jacopone da Todi (1230-1306). Movement II is new. First performance of this suite New York, Radio Station WOR, 7 May 1934, Bamberger Symphony, the composer conducting. Also exists is an arrangement for organ solo (1950) called Christmas Suite.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Il riposo : suite for small orchestra / Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433038

This work incorporates in part the Overture to a Comedy (Bret Harte Overture no. 2, 1924). Composed 1934. First performance New York, 20 December 1936, New York Philharmonic, John Barbirolli conductor. Awarded honorable mention in the American Composers' Contest sponsored by the New York Philharmonic, 1936.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Overture Bret Harte / by Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433008

Based on 12 Welsh folk tunes. Composed 1935, originally for small orchestra. Revised 1937. First performance WOR Radio, New York, 14 November 1935, Bamberger Little Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting. First performance of this revision New York, 18 February 1940, New York City Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Gwalia : a Welsh rhapsody for orchestra / Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433022

Professor of music and department chairman at New York University; organist, choir director, and composer.

From the description of Papers, 1914-1975. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 156794748

Theme is the Irish ballad. Commissioned by CBS of New York. Composed 1939, originally for small orchestra. This arrangement 1940. First performance on WABC Radio, New York, 28 November 1939, CBS Orchestra, Howard Barlow conductor. First performance of this arrangement Brooklyn, 21 February 1948, Fine Art Symphony, Frederic Kurzweil conductor. Dedicated to Ella and Percy Grainger.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Brennan on the moor / Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52432997

Composed 1931. First performance Carnegie Hall, New York, 15 March 1938, Woman's Symphony Orchestra, Antonia Brico conductor. Awarded first prize of $500 by the Women's Symphony Orchestra, 1938.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Song of the night : symphonic poem / by Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433047

Composed 1931. First performance in a broadcast from New York, 8 May 1932, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Eugene Goossens conductor. Awarded first prize of $5000 in the National Broadcasting Orchestral Awards, 1932.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Station WGZBX : suite in four movements for large orchestra / by Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433066

Composed 1943. First performance in a recording for the Society of Participating Artists, Vienna, December 1952, the Vienna Philharmonic, F. Charles Adler conductor. Revised 1961.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of First symphony / Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433103

Composed 1949. First performance Rochester, New York, 7 May 1966, Eastman-Rochester Symphony Orchestra, Howard Hanson conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Second symphony / Philip James. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52433109

Composer.

Philip James was conductor of the Bamberger Little Symphony, WOR, 1929-1938; Professor at New York University, 1934-1975.

From the description of Papers. 1929-1960. (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 47917003

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creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Prelude : opus 28, no. 1 / Philip James. Curtis Institute of Music, John de Lancie Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Sea symphony [microform] : sea cycle for bass-baritone and orchestra / Philip James. Library of Congress
creatorOf Hadley, Henry Kimball, 1871-1937. A summer idyl for small orchestra / by Henry Hadley (posthumous) ; completed and edited by Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Station WGZBX : suite in four movements for large orchestra / by Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. When thou commandest me to sing / text by Rabindranath Tagore ; music by Philip James. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750. Wir glauben all' an einen Gott / Bach ; Orchester gesetzt von Philip James. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Moonlight : song for high voice : opus 26, no. 1 / text by Frank Dempster Sherman ; [music by] Philip James. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Gwalia : a Welsh rhapsody for orchestra / Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. First symphony / Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Chaumont [microform] / Philip James. Library of Congress
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Passacaglia on a Cambrian bass : for orchestra / Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Miniver Cheevy [microform] / Philip James. Library of Congress
creatorOf Hadley, Henry Kimball, 1871-1937. A summer idyll / Henry Hadley ; completed and edited by Philip James. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Smith, Max, 1874-1935. The Max Smith papers, 1879-1933 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
creatorOf Philip James Papers, 1929-1960, 1929-1936 University of Maryland (College Park, Md.). Libraries
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Il riposo : suite for small orchestra / Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Prelude : opus 28, no. 1 / Philip James. Curtis Institute of Music, John de Lancie Library
referencedIn J. Fischer & Bro. Music Publishers Collection, 1950-1970 Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn A.P. Schmidt Company. A.P. Schmidt Company archives, 1869-1958 (bulk 1895-1920). Library of Congress
referencedIn Porter, Quincy, 1897-1966. The Quincy Porter papers, 1897-1975 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Festal march, Perstare et praestare / Philip James ; arranged for organ by composer. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Galarnad : for organ / Philip James. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Overture to a Greek play / Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
referencedIn Society for the Publication of American Music. Papers of the Society for the Publication of American Music, 1924-1974 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
referencedIn Porter, Quincy, 1897-1966. The Quincy Porter papers, 1897-1975 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Second symphony / Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. A wayward song / [words by] Mavor Moore ; [music by] Philip James. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Society for the Publication of American Music. Papers of the Society for the Publication of American Music, 1924-1974 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Novellette : (La maison grise) / Philip James. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Overture Bret Harte / by Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
referencedIn Gertrude Wolf, papers, undated, 1899-1944 American Jewish Historical Society
referencedIn J. Fischer & Bro. J. Fischer & Bro. music publishers collection, 1950-1970. Library of Congress
creatorOf Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750. Wir glauben all' an einen Gott : (Giant fugue), BWV 680 / J.S. Bach ; [transcribed for orchestra by] Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Ostinato / Philip James. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn Music Manuscripts, 1785-1948 Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Gwalia [microform] : a Welsh rhapsody for orchestra / Philip James. Library of Congress
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Song of the night : symphonic poem / by Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
referencedIn Smith, Max, 1874-1935. The Max Smith papers, 1879-1933 (inclusive). Yale University, Music Library
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Chaumont / Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
creatorOf Bennett, Robert Russell, 1894-1981. Music manuscripts, ca. 1785-1950. Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries
creatorOf Papers, 1914-1975. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf James, Philip, 1890-1975. Brennan on the moor / Philip James. Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library
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associatedWith Gertrude Wolf, d. 1966 person
associatedWith Hackett, Charles, 1889-1942. person
associatedWith Hadley, Henry Kimball, 1871-1937. person
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associatedWith Porter, Quincy, 1897-1966. person
associatedWith Sherman, Frank Dempster, 1860-1916 person
associatedWith Sherman, Frank Demster, 1860-1916. person
associatedWith Smith, Max, 1874-1935. person
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associatedWith Tagore, Rabindranath, 1861-1941 person
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Choruses, Secular (Men's voices) with orchestra
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Monologues with music (Orchestra)
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Music
Orchestral music
Orchestral music
Organ music
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Organ music, Arranged
Overtures
Passacaglias (Orchestra)
Rhapsodies (Music)
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Songs (High voice) with piano
Songs (Low voice) with orchestra
Songs (Medium voice) with piano
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Birth 1890-05-17

Death 1975-11-01

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