Wilma Cipolla

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Arthur Foote was one of our most distinguished American composers of the late 19th century and early 20th century.  His musical style, first Germanic, later contained numerous Anglo-Americanisms and French and Russian colorings.  His works were constantly held in high regard during his lifetime.  Listeners today continue strongly impressed by his logical musical structures, apt harmonies, and wonderful melodies.  They discover a mastery of craft, a sensitive shaping of sound to capture desired expression, and a straightforward exposition of ideas without pretentiousness nor ambiguous meaning.     He was also a famous educator, musical theorist, and performer on piano and organ.  His books and articles on keyboard pedagogy and theories of modulation have value even today.      

Wilma Cipolla's A Catalog of the Works of Arthur Foote is a carefully annotated listing of his musical works and prose writings, and of the writings about him.  There is information on first performances, revisions, published editions, and music still in manuscript.  Here, one can learn of the vast scope of his music, involving all areas save opera.  We can rediscover riches from our cultural past that deserve revival and learn what libraries now hold his manuscripts and published compositions.

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