Description |
xiv, 185 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Pt I: Putting down roots. Prologue: The Davies brothers - Charles, Harold and Walford -- 1. An immigrant's early struggles and successes -- 2. Organist, choirmaster and conductor -- 3. Early connections with the University School of Music -- 4. Home, family and holidays -- Pt II: Reaching the pinnacle. 5. Elder Professor and Conservatorium Director -- 6. Role on the Australian Music Examinations Board -- 7. The teacher and his students -- 8. The communicator: writer, speaker and broadcaster -- 9. The pioneering ethnomusicologist: recording Aboriginal tribal songs in the outback |
Summary |
"Living astride two centuries, EHD, as he was known, was an intriguing mixture of Victorian conservatism and 20th century progressiveness. He instigated the foundation of the South Australian Orchestra. His many ABC broadcasts explored a range of ideas embracing philosophy and sociology in addition to music, and the Federal Government consulted him on the role of the ABC. EHD's pioneering studies of Aboriginal songs during expeditions to the ouback resulted in his election as Fellow of the Royal Society of South Australia. His breadth was unique among his musical peers." --book cover |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages [177]-180 |
Subject |
Davies, E. Harold (Edward Harold), 1867-1947
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Elder Conservatorium of Music
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Musicians -- Australia -- South Australia -- Biography.
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Music teachers -- Australia -- South Australia -- Biography.
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Genre/Form |
Biographies.
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ISBN |
1740971205 |
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