Functions of Quotations in Steven Stucky's Oratorio August 4, 1964 and Their Placements within the Context of a Quotation Continuum: Cultural, Commentary, Remembrance, and Unity

The oratorio August 4, 1964 is a twelve-movement work for orchestra, chorus, and four soloists written by Steven Stucky. The premise for the libretto, adapted by Gene Scheer, is the confluence of two events during one day (August 4, 1964) in the life of Lyndon B. Johnson. Although the main idea of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Davenport, Jennifer Tish
Other Authors: Schwarz, David, 1952-
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of North Texas 2011
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc67973/