Peter Maxwell Davies: A Bio-Bibliography

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A guide to the music of one of Britain's most prominent living composers, Peter Maxwell Davies, this volume contains a listing of his works plus a comprehensive discography and a bibliography of nearly 1000 items. Each entry is keyed to the discography and the annotated bibliography. This work should be of interest to scholars and students as well as anyone interested in 20th-century composers. Davies currently holds the posts of Associate Conductor/Composer with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the BBC Philharmonic, among other positions. Moreover, he has been a strong voice in support of music education in Britain and has composed many works for children and young performers. When he taught music to children, he encouraged them to compose, believing that most have a natural musical ability.

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.,."her research is excellent. Hers is the book of record reguarding Davies through 1994, which is recommeneded for music libraries of any size."-ARBA
...her research is excellent. Hers is the book of record reguarding Davies through 1994, which is recommeneded for music libraries of any size.-ARBA
The bibliography is massive (196 pages), listing articles and reviews in the first section and books, theses, and dissertation in the second. A major addition to the series, this book belongs on the reference shelves of all university libraries.-Choice
..."her research is excellent. Hers is the book of record reguarding Davies through 1994, which is recommeneded for music libraries of any size."-ARBA
"The bibliography is massive (196 pages), listing articles and reviews in the first section and books, theses, and dissertation in the second. A major addition to the series, this book belongs on the reference shelves of all university libraries."-Choice

Author Bio

CAROLYN J. SMITH is currently a Humanities Bibliographer at the Sterling C. Evans Library Collection Development Department, Texas A&M University Library. Her previous publications include William Walton: A Bio-Bibliography (Greenwood Press, 1988). She is currently continuing work on Sir Peter Maxwell Davies and his music.