Moore, Douglas, 1893-1969

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Dates:
Birth 1893-08-10
Death 1969-07-25
Americans,

Biographical notes:

Douglas Moore was a composer and teacher; Ethan Ayer wrote song lyrics which were set by Moore for the 1961 theatrical production of The wings of the dove, based on the novel by Henry James.

From the guide to the Letters to Ethan Ayer, 1960 and undated., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Composed 1931. First performance under original title, Overture Babbit, New York, 11 December 1932, Manhattan Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Overture on an American tune / by Douglas Moore. 1931. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52984822

BIOGHIST REQUIRED Composer, who was also professor of music at Columbia University from 1926-1962.

From the guide to the Douglas Moore Papers, 1907-1963, (Columbia University, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, )

Composer and teacher.

From the description of Autograph note signed, dated : [n.p.], 1929 May 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270911581

Composer, who was also professor of music at Columbia University from 1926-1962.

From the description of Papers, 1907-1963. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122575490

American composer and teacher.

From the description of Typewritten letter signed, dated : Pacific Palisades, Ca., 27 February [1961], to Joan [Peyser], 1961 Feb. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270992623

Douglas Moore was a composer and teacher; Ethan Ayer wrote song lyrics for Moore's production of The wings of the dove.

From the description of Letters : to Ethan Ayer, ca. 1960 and undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82492944

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Subjects:

  • Theater
  • Cantatas, Secular
  • Cats
  • Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with organ
  • Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra
  • Choruses, Secular (Equal voices, 3 parts), Unaccompanied
  • Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with piano
  • Choruses, Secular (Mixed voices, 6 parts), Unaccompanied
  • Choruses, Secular (Women's voices, 3 parts) unaccompanied
  • Composition (Music)
  • Folk songs, English
  • Jews
  • Motion picture music
  • Music
  • Music
  • Musicals
  • Musical sketches
  • Operas
  • Operas
  • Orchestral music
  • Orchestral music
  • Organ music
  • Overtures
  • Passacaglias (Organ)
  • Piano music
  • Polonaises
  • Quintets (Clarinet, violins (2), viola, violoncello)
  • Sacred songs (High voice) with piano
  • Scherzos (Organ)
  • Songs (High voice) with piano
  • Songs (Low voice) with instrumental ensemble
  • Songs (Low voice) with piano
  • Songs (Medium voice) with piano
  • Students' songs
  • Suites (Violin and piano)
  • Symphonies
  • Synagogue music
  • Synagogue music
  • Waltzes

Occupations:

  • Musicians
  • Collector
  • College teachers
  • Composers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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