Fifth Avenue Famous The Extraordinary Story of Music at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Name: Fifth Avenue Famous The Extraordinary Story of Music at St. Patrick's Cathedral
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ISBN: 9780823231881

ISBN-10: 0823231887

ISBN-13: 9780823231881

Edition: N/A

Authors: Salvatore Basile, Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan

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Since its inception more than 125 years ago, the St. Patrick's 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 façade lies an intriguing mix of New York history, star secrets, and high-level office politics that has made the choir not only a source of prime musical entertainment but also fodder for tabloids and periodicals across the nation. In this unique and engaging book, readers are treated to a treasure trove of vibrant characters, from opera stars from around the world to the thousands of volunteer singers who brought their own hopes and dreams- and widely varying…

Book details

Publisher: Fordham University Press
Publication date: 4/12/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English

Salvatore Basile is Cathedral Music Historian as well as a soloist and Senior Cantor of the Cathedral Choir at St. Patricks Cathedral. He has performed in numerous venues and is a music historian with a vast collection of period recordings.