Vivian Fine: A Bio-Bibliography

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Despite having composed one hundred and forty major works of music, all while maintaining an active and productive career in teaching, no significant biography or bibliography of Vivian Fine (1913-2000) has yet been published. Regarded by many as the finest American female composer of the twentieth century, Fine's accomplishments ranged from the first performances of her work-at the age of only eighteen-to the composition of a ballet choreographed by Martha Graham, as well as the achievement of international renown. Author Judith Cody knew Fine personally, and provides here a complete bibliography of her compositions, as well as guides to locating published and recorded editions, and analysis of various aspects of the work of this most important figure in American music.

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Cody successfully captures Fine's position as the matriarch of American modern music. Highly recommended without reservation for all collections.-Choice
This is another strong pillar for the world's music reference libraries and the shelves of serious enthusiasts. It will have a strong appeal to dedicated students of US music of the twentieth century as well as those who specialise in the cruel pilgrimage female composers have had to make.... The book will open the way to Fine scholars the world over as well as shedding illumination for enthusiasts of Fine's music.-MusicWeb
"Cody successfully captures Fine's position as the matriarch of American modern music. Highly recommended without reservation for all collections."-Choice
"This is another strong pillar for the world's music reference libraries and the shelves of serious enthusiasts. It will have a strong appeal to dedicated students of US music of the twentieth century as well as those who specialise in the cruel pilgrimage female composers have had to make.... The book will open the way to Fine scholars the world over as well as shedding illumination for enthusiasts of Fine's music."-MusicWeb

Author Bio

JUDITH CODY is an independent writer, researcher, poet and composer who has won national awards for both writing and musical composition. Also a pianist and classical guitarist, her Women's Year Poem has been placed in the Smithsonian Insitution's permanent collection.