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Since its inception more than 125 years ago, the St. Patrick's Cathedral Choir has been considered the gold standard of liturgical music-an example of artistic excellence that has garnered worldwide renown. Yet behind this stately facade lies an intriguing mix of New York history, star secrets, and high-level office politics that has made the choir not only a source of prime musical entertainment but also fodder for tabloids and periodicals across the nation. In this unique and engaging book, readers are treated to a treasure trove of vibrant characters, from opera stars from around the world to the thousands of volunteer singers who brought their own hopes and dreams- and widely varying musical abilities-to the fabled choir. Entwined with the history of New York, Salvatore Basile's pitch-perfect exploration shows the choir as a microcosm for the larger trends, upheavals, and events that have made up the history of the city, the nation, and even the world.

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Book category Books in English The arts Music Music: styles & genres

• Full title: Fifth Avenue Famous
• Subtitle: The Extraordinary Story of Music at St. Patrick's Cathedral
• Author: Salvatore Basile
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 366
• EAN: 9780823231881
• ISBN: 0823231887
• ID: 04941046
• Publisher: Fordham University Press
• Weight: 532 g
• Dimensions: 223 × 146 × 25 mm
• Date of publishing: 12. April 2012

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