Beautiful dreamer / Stephen Collins Foster [sheet music] About this image
|| About the Collection ||
A companion to the eleven-city concert tour featuring renowned baritone Thomas Hampson, this collection commemorates the history of the American art song by highlighting the Library's unparalleled collections of original manuscripts, first editions of published sheet music, copyright deposits, and recordings. In addition to the items showcased, there is also a historical introduction to the art song with background on the works of Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber and others.
|| Teacher Resources ||
- Lesson Plan: 1900 America: Historical Voices, Poetic Visions
- Lesson Plan: Stand Up And Sing
- Lyrical Legacy: 400 Years of American Song
- Themed Resources: Music and Dance
|| Collection Details ||
General
- Span Dates
- 1864-1915
- Major Language(s)
- English
- Repository
- Music Division, Library of Congress
Physical Collection
- Number of Items
- 25
- Contents
- Sheet music, Audio recordings, Manuscript sketches
