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American Quartet may refer to: * ''American Quartet'' (novel), a mystery novel by Warren Adler * String Quartet No. 12 (Dvořák) by Antonín Dvořák, nicknamed the ''American Quartet'' * American Quartet (ensemble), a vocal group that recorded from 1899 to 1925 * A band led by jazz pianist Keith Jarrett in the 1970s Also: *The American Quartette The ''American Quartette'' was a mixed vocal quartet of the chatauqua circuit in the 1920s, consisting of coloratura soprano Helen Bickerton, contralto Esther Muenstermann, lyric tenor B. Fred Wise, and baritone Raymund Koch under the dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Quartet (novel)
American Quartet may refer to: * American Quartet (novel), ''American Quartet'' (novel), a mystery novel by Warren Adler * String Quartet No. 12 (Dvořák) by Antonín Dvořák, nicknamed the ''American Quartet'' * American Quartet (ensemble), a vocal group that recorded from 1899 to 1925 * A band led by jazz pianist Keith Jarrett in the 1970s Also: *The American Quartette, a 1920s vocal quartet {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warren Adler
Warren Adler (December 16, 1927 – April 15, 2019) was an American author, playwright and poet. His novel ''The War of the Roses'' was turned into a dark comedy starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DeVito. Adler was an essayist, short-story writer, poet and playwright, whose works have been translated into 25 languages. Education and early career Adler was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Fritzie and Sol Adler. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. He graduated from P.S. 91, Brooklyn Technical High School, New York University, and attended the New School. Among his classmates were Mario Puzo and William Styron. In 2009, Adler was the recipient of the "Alumni of the Year" honor at NYU's College of Arts and Science and was also the founder of the Jackson Hole Writer's Conference, WY. During his residence in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Adler was Chairman of the Library Board. After graduating from NYU with a degree in English literature, Adler worked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
String Quartet No
String or strings may refer to: * String (structure), a long flexible structure made from threads twisted together, which is used to tie, bind, or hang other objects Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Strings'' (1991 film), a Canadian animated short * ''Strings'' (2004 film), a film directed by Anders Rønnow Klarlund * ''Strings'' (2011 film), an American dramatic thriller film * ''Strings'' (2012 film), a British film by Rob Savage * '' Bravetown'' (2015 film), an American drama film originally titled ''Strings'' * ''The String'' (2009), a French film Music Instruments * String (music), the flexible element that produces vibrations and sound in string instruments * String instrument, a musical instrument that produces sound through vibrating strings ** List of string instruments * String piano, a pianistic extended technique in which sound is produced by direct manipulation of the strings, rather than striking the piano's keys Types of groups * String band, music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Quartet (ensemble)
The American Quartet was a four-member vocal group that recorded for various companies in the United States between 1899 and 1925. The membership varied over the years, but the most famous line-up — comprising John Bieling (first tenor), Billy Murray (second tenor), Steve Porter (baritone), and William F. Hooley (bass) — recorded for the Victor Talking Machine Company from 1909 to 1913. The same group of singers also recorded for Edison Records as the Premier Quartet (or Quartette), and for that and other labels as the Premier American Quartet. From 1912 to 1914 the quartet also recorded with countertenor Will Oakland as the Heidelberg Quintet. History The name "American Quartet" was first used on some recordings around 1899 by the group that became more widely known as the Haydn Quartet - that is, John Bieling, Jere Mahoney, S. H. Dudley, and William F. Hooley. That line-up recorded for Edison Records as the Edison Male Quartet, for Berliner as the Haydn Quarte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Jarrett
Keith Jarrett (born May 8, 1945) is an American jazz and classical music pianist and composer. Jarrett started his career with Art Blakey and later moved on to play with Charles Lloyd and Miles Davis. Since the early 1970s, he has also been a group leader and solo performer in jazz, jazz fusion, and classical music. His improvisations draw from the traditions of jazz and other genres, including Western classical music, gospel, blues, and ethnic folk music. His album, '' The Köln Concert'', released in 1975, became the best-selling piano recording in history. In 2008, he was inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in the magazine's 73rd Annual Readers' Poll. In 2003, Jarrett received the Polar Music Prize and was the first recipient to be recognized with prizes for both contemporary and classical music. In 2004, he received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize. In February 2018, Jarrett suffered a stroke and has been unable to perform since. A second stroke, in May 2018, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
