Harold Schiffman at 80!

This North/South Consonance release, Harold Schiffman at 80!, is certainly one that you cannot judge by its cover. It features the birthday boy, seated with his banjo on the front porch, looking like he's going to rip into "Up on Cripple Creek" any second, and perhaps that's what some listeners may think they are in store for here. Not so; Schiffmann is a serious composer born in Greensboro, NC, and he taught composition at Florida State University for a quarter of a century. One might suggest he belongs to a regional ... Read More

This North/South Consonance release, Harold Schiffman at 80!, is certainly one that you cannot judge by its cover. It features the birthday boy, seated with his banjo on the front porch, looking like he's going to rip into "Up on Cripple Creek" any second, and perhaps that's what some listeners may think they are in store for here. Not so; Schiffmann is a serious composer born in Greensboro, NC, and he taught composition at Florida State University for a quarter of a century. One might suggest he belongs to a regional American arc, including Schiffmann within the loop of composers such as Carlisle Floyd, Robert Helps, and John Powell, all of whom lived most of their lives south of the Mason-Dixon line. Much is made in print regarding Schiffmann about his long course of study with Roger Sessions, and you can definitely hear the connection, but he also studied with Ernst von Dohnányi, and you hear that, too. In some quarters Schiffmann is labeled as a "neo-romantic," though much of the music heard in... Read Less

• All from $9.92
• Used Music from $9.92

• All Copies (1)
• Choose Release (1)

• Music Details
• Seller
• Sort U.K./EUR Sellers Price: Low to High Price: High to Low Condition Condition: Reverse Release Date Release Date: Rev Sellers Near Me

• CD, Good 2010, North/South Consonanc UPC: 853975002537 See Item Details ▾

  Goodwill of Orange County BEST Santa Ana, CA, USA

  $9.92 $12.99 Add to Basket

  	Edition: 2010, North/South Consonanc CD, Good	Details: UPC: 853975002537 Label: North/South Consonanc Released: 2010 Alibris ID: 17676020344	Shipping Options: Standard Shipping: $3.49 Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
  Seller's Description: Good. This item has very light surface scratches that do not affect the use of the disc/s. This is a USED item and case may have light wear. All items unless otherwise noted will include disc, case, and artwork. Codes have been used. Other contents such as booklets may vary, please inquire for details. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days.
  ► Contact This Seller
  Hide Details ▴

2010, North/South Consonanc UPC: 853975002537 CD See All from $9.92