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Morton Gould (1913-1996) was a dominant force in American music throughout most of the 20th century. This phenomenally talented composer, conductor, arranger, and pianist worked in vaudeville and on radio, from Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, all the while churning out jingles, symphonies, and everything in between. His popularity, however, may have been the reason that he never received due recognition for his concert music. Peter Goodman began working on this biography with Gould himself more than a year before his death and was allowed full access by the family to all of Gould's diaries and files. ... Read more

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Morton Gould/American Saluteby Peter W. Goodman
"Morton Gould/American Salute," by Peter W. Goodman, should appeal to anybody with even a passing interest in modern American music.Goodman, who had extensive access not only to the subject himself, but to the efforts of previous, would-be biographers, breezily moves the story of Gould's life along.The central theme of the book is the composer's unfulfilled, life-long yearning for acceptance in his field.At every turn, Goodman explains, from his early success in radio, to his widespread play by "secondary" orchestras, Gould snatched despair from the jaws of professional satisfaction.Gould's continuous battle with depression weaves through the narrative.

The author goes to great lenghts to vividly protray on the written page what, one imagines, really must be heard to be fully appreciated in Gould's work:

"'Dance Variations' is in four movements, mostof which fly by at breakneck speed.Gould's harmoniclanguage and organization are tonal and conventional,yet the music is passionate and unsettling. . . . [I]ts'Can-Can' is pounding and raucous.And the concluding'Tarantalla' is frighteningly angry.Far from beinga simple-minded crowd-pleaser, 'Dance Variations' is a score of depth and complexity, the work of a mindthat is hiding in plain sight."(P. 211.)

Goodman also delves into Gould's many and varied sexual conquests.Unlike many of his peers (Copland and Bernstein, among others), Gould was, most decidedly, heterosexual.The detailed dissection of his two marriages (curiously, to two women with the same name (Shirley)), is a vital part of Gould's life story.

Perhaps the best compliment for this book is that the reader is left with the strong urge to round out his or her personal musical collection with anything Gould!It is highly recommended. ... Read more

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Premiered by Donald Peck, principal flutist of the Chicago Symphony, with Sir Georg Solti conducting the orchestra on April 18, 1985. This piece encompasses many moods and textures in its four movements, from martial attitudes through impressionist calm to metrically irregular blue-note harmonies. For flute and orchestra (piano reduction). ... Read more

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Commissioned for the Pittsburgh Youth Orchestra, this piece for orchestra depicts a chance meeting between The Jogger and the Dinosaur, and is playable by and for young people. The full score includes staging suggestions and the "rap" text to be spoken by the narrator (Rappel). Parts available on rental. ... Read more

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A FIVE MOVEMENT SUITE REPRESENTING GOULDÕS MUSICAL INTERPRETATION OF AMERICA IN THE 1940ÕS.A TERRIFIC PIECE FOR RETAIL OUTLETS TO SHOW WHATÕS NEW IN 20TH CENTURY COMPOSERS. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Sensible Sound, published by Sensible Sound on April 1, 2001. The length of the article is 341 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Gould: American Ballads; Foster Gallery; American Salute. Theodore Kuchar, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine. Naxos 8.559005.(Review) (sound recording review)
Author: John Puccio
Publication: Sensible Sound (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2001
Publisher: Sensible Sound
Page: 80

Article Type: Sound Recording Review

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1995 Pulitzer Prize in Music winner. Parts available on rental. ... Read more

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A five movement suite originally written fot Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra, this alternate version is for Bassoon with Piano reduction. A terrific piece to show whatÕs new in 20th Century composers. ... Read more

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This piece was premiered at the First National Two Piano Competition (Miami, FL) in 1987. Two Pianos, Four Hands. 2 Copies needed to perform. ... Read more

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When looking for an orchestral transcription that works well in a concert band setting, look no further than this historic major work. For the first time with a full score and new corrected parts, this Morton Gould classic builds a tribute to all things American by working, with splendor and verve, the folk melody "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." "American Salute" is a challenge worth the effort. (4:31)SERIES: Belwin Classic BandCATEGORY: Concert BandFORMAT: Conductor Score & PartsLEVEL: 4.5 (Medium to Medium Advanced) ... Read more