A twentieth-century musical chronicle: events, 1900-1988

Abstract

This chronological reference guide provides general information about music, musicians, performers, composers and musicologists, presented in the context of world events as well as developments in art and literature. The entries span the period from 1900 to 1988, and included for each year are listings of world events, cultural highlights, musical events, debuts, new positions, prizes and honours, biographical highlights, institutional openings, new books published on music and new musical compositions. Inaugurating a three-volume series that identifies the progression of musical events in comparison with that of art, literature and general events from 1750 to the present, this book aims to offer a comprehensive survey of pertinent artistic facts for each year of this century. This reference work brings together information gathered from many sources, including recognized authorities, magazines, newspapers, reference dictionaries and first-hand insights of composers, conductors and musicals.