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This title in other formats:Alex North, Film Composer: A Biography, with Musical Analyses of a Streetcar Named Desire, Spartacus, the Misfits, Under the Volcano, and Prizzi'by Sanya Shoilevska Henderson
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The first part of this book deals with Alex North's early life growing up in Chester, Pennsylvania, and Philadelphia, his studies at Juilliard in New York and in Russia and Mexico, his early experiences in modern dance, documentaries, and theater, and his major work in film. The second part contains detailed analyses of North's musical scores for A Streetcar Named Desire, Spartacus, The Misfits, Under the Volcano, and Prizzi's Honor. Included in the appendices are a bibliography of materials about North, a filmography, a list of other compositions by him, a discography, and a listing of awards North received.
Book News Annotation:One of America's most renowned film composers, Alex North (1910-1991)
contributed music for more than 60 major motion pictures. The first
part of this text tells the story of his personal and professional
life while the second part contains detailed analyses of the musical
scores of the five movies listed in the title. Also included are a
filmography, a discography, and a listing of other compositions by
North. Musicologist Henderson works as a freelance performer,
teacher, and composer in Los Angeles.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-257) and index.
Discography: p. 228-235. Filmography: p. 219-224. Table of ContentsNorth's life and career — Musical analyses.
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