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George Antheil

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

George Antheil , 1900-1959, American composer, b. Trenton, N.J. He went to Europe in 1920 and became known for his iconoclastic approach to music. In 1927 a performance of his Ballet mécanique, scored for player piano, car horns, airplane propellers, and the like, caused a great stir among critics and concertgoers in New York City. Much of his early work, such as the opera Transatlantic (1930), reveals the influence of jazz. Antheil's later compositions include more traditional symphonies and sonatas. Author not available, ANTHEIL, GEORGE. , The Columbia Encyclopedia,... Read more

Antheil, George
Antheil, George ( b Trenton, NJ, 1900; d NY, 1959). Amer. composer of Polish descent. Caused furore in Europe in 1920s at his pf. recitals with... Read more

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...editing was probably handled by Dudley Murphy; music: George Antheil; assistant director: Dudley Murphy. Cast: Kiki; Dudley Murphy. Publications Books: Antheil, Georges, Bad Boys of Music , New York, 1945. Manvell, Roger... Read more

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	Antheil: Symphony No. 3 "American"; Tom Sawyer; Hot-Time Dance; McKonkey's Ferry; Capital of the World.(Sound Recording Review)
	Antheil: Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5; Decatur at Algiers. Hugh Wolff, Radio-Sinfonie-Orchester Frankfurt. CPO 999 706-2.(Review)
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