Wilder, Alec

Dates:
Active 1933
Active 1982

Biographical notes:

Composed ca. 1928.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Symphonic piece / Alexander Wilder. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 57313483

Alexander LaFayette Chew Wilder (1907-1980) was an American composer and songwriter.

He composed sonatas for the bassoon, flute and tuba; works for the piano; a concerto for saxophone and chamber orchestra; five operas; and a ballet. He wrote several hundred popular songs and was the author of a memoir and the co-author of a book about popular music.

From the description of Alec Wilder papers, 1939-2000. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122687178

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Subjects:

  • American literature
  • American drama
  • Brass quintets (Horn, trombone, trumpets (2), tuba)
  • Flute and violin music
  • Jazz
  • Music
  • Music
  • Music
  • Popular music
  • Popular music
  • Operas
  • Operas
  • Opera
  • Orchestral music
  • Orchestral music
  • Sacred songs with piano
  • Saxophone and piano music
  • Sonatas (Saxophone and piano)
  • Songs, English
  • Songs (Low voice) with instrumental ensemble
  • Songs with orchestra
  • Suites (Harpsichord, flute, oboe, double bass)
  • Suites (Piano, bassoon, clarinet)
  • Suites (Piano, horn, tuba)
  • Trios (Piano, flute, violoncello)
  • Trombone with jazz ensemble

Occupations:

  • Composers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)