Horatio Parker: 1863-1920 (1921)

Horatio Parker: 1863-1920 is a biography of the American composer Horatio Parker, written by George W. Chadwick and published in 1921. The book chronicles Parker's life and career, from his childhood in rural New York to his tenure as a professor of music at Yale University. Chadwick details Parker's musical education, his early compositions and performances, and his rise to prominence as a composer of choral and orchestral works. The book also explores Parker's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his friendships with other prominent musicians of the time. Throughout the biography, Chadwick provides insights into Parker's creative process, his musical influences, and the cultural and social context in which he worked. Horatio Parker: 1863-1920 is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of America's most important composers of the early 20th century.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.