Fifth Avenue famous : the extraordinary story of music at St. Patrick's Cathedral /
Victorian-era divas who were better paid than some corporate chairmen, the boy soprano who grew up to give Bing Crosby a run for his money, music directors who were literally killed by the job--the plot of a Broadway show or a dime-store novel? No, the unique and colorful history of St. Patrick'...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Fordham University Press,
2010.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to this title online (unlimited users allowed) |
| Summary: | Victorian-era divas who were better paid than some corporate chairmen, the boy soprano who grew up to give Bing Crosby a run for his money, music directors who were literally killed by the job--the plot of a Broadway show or a dime-store novel? No, the unique and colorful history of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Since its inception more than 125 years ago, the Cathedral Choir has been considered the gold standard of liturgical music--an example of artistic excellence that has garnered worldwide renown. Yet behind this stately facade lies an intriguing mix of New York history, star secrets, and high- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvi, 354 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780823234929 0823234924 0823231895 9780823231898 9780823248964 0823248968 |