Reminiscences of Virgil Thomson : oral history, 1973.

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Reminiscences of Virgil Thomson : oral history, 1973.

Experience of composing and recording music for LOUISIANA STORY.

Transcript: 19 leaves.

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Thomson, Virgil

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The hymn is How Firm a Foundation, words and music commonly ascribed to Robert Keene. The melody is also called Geard. Also quoted Yes, Jesus Loves Me and For He's A Jolly Good Fellow. Composed 1926-28. First performance New York, 22 February 1945, New York Philharmonic, the composer conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony on a hymn tune / Virgil Thomson. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 56078995 Composer. ...

Flaherty, Robert Joseph, 1884-1951

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Film producer and director, pioneer in the documentary film. Robert Joseph Flaherty was married to Frances Hubbard Flaherty. His brother was the documentary film-maker David Flaherty. The Robert Flaherty Foundation, later absorbed by International Film Seminars, Inc., was established after Flaherty's death to encourage study of "the Flaherty method" of film-making, to advise young directors, and to ensure the continued availability of the Flaherty films. ...

Harding, Bruce

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Bruce Harding is the great grandchild of Henry Angel (1790-1881), who was transported to New South Wales in 1817. From the description of Henry Angel : 1817 and onward ; portrait of a pioneer. 1982. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225842497 ...