Lange, Arthur, 1889-1956

Composed 1947. First performance Santa Monica, California, 1 February 1953, Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Big trees : American pastorale II / Arthur Lange. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52631589

Known chiefly as an arranger of popular songs and as a composer of music for films, American musician Arthur Lange was also a pianist, a conductor, and a composer of concert works. He wrote the books: Arranging for the Modern Dance Orchestra, and A New and Practical Approach to Harmony.

From the guide to the Arthur Lange papers, 1907-1956, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.)

Antelope Valley is the western part of the Mojave Desert, lying north of Los Angeles. Composed 1947. First performance New York, 20 July 1947, NBC Symphony Orchestra, Frank Black conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Antelope valley : American pastorale I / Arthur Lange. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52631584

Based on the fairy tale by Oscar Wilde. Originally composed for nonette as Four Symphonic Murals 1939. This version for orchestra 1950. First performance Santa Monica, California, 29 January 1950, Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of The fisherman and his soul : a fairytale / by Oscar Wilde ; with music by Arthur Lange. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 52631606