Fifth Avenue Famous: The Extraordinary Story of Music at St. Patrick\'s Cathedral
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Fifth Avenue Famous: The Extraordinary Story of Music at St. Patrick\'s Cathedral by Salvatore Basile
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.
FORMATPaperback LANGUAGE
English
Publisher Description
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 facade 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 musical abilities-to the fabled choir.
Entwined with the history of New York, Salvatore Basile's pitch-perfect exploration shows the choir as a microcosm for the larger trends, upheavals, and events that have made up the history of the city, the nation, and even the world.
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Fifth Avenue Famous: The Extraordinary Story of Music at St. Patrick\'s Cathedral:
$37.42