Moral Fire : Musical Portraits From America's Fin De Siecle.

The author examines the belief in art as a moral force which was held in America at the turn of the 20th century, by painting portraits of four important musicians and music patrons: Henry Higginson; Laura Langford; Henry Krehbiel; and Charles Ives. With an introduction, notes, and index. 12 illustrations.

xv, 263 p.; 24 cm.
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Language: English
ISBN: 0520267443
ISBN13: 9780520267442
UPC: 9780520267442