Title: Harry T. Burleigh : from the spiritual to the Harlem Renaissance /
Authors: Snyder, Jean E., 1939-
Year: 2016
Subjects: Burleigh, H. T.; Burleigh, H. T.; African American composers Biography.; Composers United States Biography; African American musicians Biography.; African American gospel singers Biography.; African American composers.; Composers; African American composers United States Biography.; United States
Contents: Hamilton Waters and the struggle for freedom and education -- The family and community that shaped Burleigh's youth -- Burleigh's music experience and training in Erie -- Burleigh at the National Conservatory of Music -- Introducing Antonín Dvořák to African American music -- The Columbian Exposition : the Chicago World's Fair -- The symphony "from the new world" -- Foremost musician and engaged citizen -- Burleigh's singing career -- Music mentor and colleague -- Family matters : fame and its discontents -- Wife and family of the "eminent baritone" -- St. George's becomes Mr. Burleigh's church -- A singer-composer learns his craft -- "Composer by divine right" -- Bringing spirituals to the concert stage -- Burleigh spirituals and the Harlem Renaissance -- The impact of a life.