Description: The first thorough exploration of musical life in nineteenth-century New York City, with topics ranging from military bands and immigrant impresarios to visits from operatic diva Adelina Patti.
Brief description: John Graziano is Professor Emeritus of Music at The City College and Graduate Center, CUNY, and co-director of Music in Gotham.
Review Quotes: Extremely well edited . . . and the writing is consistently clear and engaging. . . . Makes available a wealth of information from period sources, including concert programs, unpublished musical scores, newspaper and journal reviews, and correspondence from leading musical figures, that deeply enhances our understanding of musical life in 19th-century New York. . . . Meticulous presentation.--Steven Baur "BULLETIN OF THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN MUSIC"