George Perle correspondence with Paul Lansky 1969-1973

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George Perle correspondence with Paul Lansky 1969-1973

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The George Perle letters to Paul Lansky date from July 1969 through October 1973. They explore Perles development of his 12-tone modal system that modifies the dodecaphonic theories of the composers, Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg and Anton Webern by applying certain principles of tonality to them.

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The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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Perle, George, 1915-2009

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Commissioned by Walter Trampler. Composed 1962. First performance Museum of Modern Art, New York, 10 May 1962, Composers Showcase concert, Arthur Weisberg conductor, Walter Trampler soloist. Dedicated to Walter Trampler.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Serenade for viola and solo instruments / by George Perle. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 53180840 An American composer and theorist, George Perle received his Ph.D. degree in 1...

Lansky, Paul, 1944-

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American Music Collection

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