Carlos Chavez

<p>This book is the first extensive guide to the life music and writings of Carlos Ch vez (1899-1978) Mexico's most influential musician of the 20th century. The chapter on biography also presents a characterization of his compositional styles. This work provides a comprehensive listing of Ch vez's compositions and arrangements by genre and performance medium and reviews the composer's own abundant writings on a broad range of musical subjects. Subsequent chapters address other authors' writings about his multi-faceted career as composer conductor teacher and arts administrator that contributed to his international reputation. A chapter on Research Aids includes annotations of pertinent general reference works catalogs and collections of letters that will assist both the general reader and the music specialist.<br>Introductory narratives illuminate the bibliographic entries in each section and cross references facilitate access to literature that extends beyond a single relevant topic. The book includes three indexes which cover compositions and arrangements authors and titles and subjects.</p>