Frederick Shepherd Converse (1871-1940)
| Author | : Robert Joseph Garofalo |
| Publisher | : Scarecrow Press |
| Total Pages | : 270 |
| Release | : 1994 |
| ISBN-10 | : 081082843X |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780810828438 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (438 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Frederick Shepherd Converse (1871-1940) by : Robert Joseph Garofalo
Download or read book Frederick Shepherd Converse (1871-1940) written by Robert Joseph Garofalo and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born into Boston wealth, Harvard educated, and German trained (composition), Converse was considered by many to be the most important composer in America just prior to World War I. Performances of his operas by the Metropolitan and Boston Opera companies greatly stimulated acceptance of indigenous American opera.
