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the episode of Egon and Dendra. … A number of these interludes deserve to be popular. There is not a trivial bar in the entire score, in spite of the fluidity of the melodic line, sustained by vigorous rhythms and sometimes strange harmonic combinations. … A distinguished audience … expressed enthusiastic appreciation.
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The lyric note of the music is struck in the interpretation of the characters of Egon, the poet, and Dendra, the shepherd girl, likewise in the charming ballet music which accompanies the feast at the king’s court. Music of an
Oriental flavor, exquisitely poignant in character, has been assigned to
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has written an excellent book, was presented before a distinguished audience.”
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Brescia had one daughter, Emma (1902–1968), who was married to
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Mills. Brescia held his professorship until his death in 1939.
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The History of Experimental Music in Northern California.
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Second Suite for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, and Bassoon
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to compose the music for Sterling's Grove Play entitled
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during the period 1930–1951, then earned a Ph.D. from
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score was one of his most highly-praised works. The
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