In this delightful collection of anecdotes; Michael Colgrass invites the reader into his private encounters with Igor Stravinsky; Aaron Copland; Leonard Bernstein; Dizzy Gillespie; and a host of other key figures in American music. Maverick to the core; Colgrass also writes about romancing a Cold War spy in Bucharest; composing a ballet overnight for the Joffrey Ballet; and playing a gig for a stripper that landed him a job in West Side Story. His anecdotes - often humorous and profound - describe a pivotal era in American music that shaped this Pulitzer Prize-winning composer. A "must read" for music lovers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent ResourceBy RemyI found this to be an excellent resource of quotes and motivation. far better than Ian Jackmans the Artists Mentor. Peggy Hadden has really put together some profound quotes on all aspects of art and its process to help you in tight spots like inspiration. colour theory. planning. sketching etc.I have searched through many online quotations banks before I bought this thinking I could short cut this book. but its not as easy as it sounds for you have to understand the context that the artist was quoted and what was his point and often. you dont know enough to make those connections.This book allows a shortcut. a breviary. to great artists quotes. The ability to stand and learn from them and see and learn art from them. When the quote is not complete. Ms Hadden puts in the context. For each chapter she gives some context on why this is important also.No one is an artist unless he carries his picture in his head long before painting it so is sure of his method and composition. Claude Monet. artist.To me that quote and so many like that. helped me tremendously in my creative process. Its a rare gem. I found that her book on the Artists quest for Inspiration was a good handbook to work with this one as well. Two fine books. I have not read the others. Remy1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Awesome book!By snake ladyI have used this book in many lesson plans as class starters or discussion points. This book was deliver on time and in very good quality. I love this book!
