Name/Title
"MUSICAL DIGEST," MAY 1928Entry/Object ID
2001.164.1.1Description
Color: Blue; Green; Purple
"Musical Digest," May 1928 issue. The front cover has the title, month and year of the issue, its price, and the title of a feature article with the author's name at the top. This is superimposed over a color image of a nymph playing panpies in front of a sheep in a meadow with a few trees in the background. Articles in the 74-page periodical include work on musical progress in America; young conductors in Europe; Wagner's "Ring Cycle;" music on college campuses; music for church choirs in the spring; musicians who have other professions; Italy's royal opera; a famous opera singer's interest in golf; bandmasters; why music is seen as a higher art than acting; playing music for President Coolidge; a defense of the ukulele; music publishing; and the music of Afghanistan. There are also regular features listed as "Art," "Departmental," and "Special," covering illustrations, concert and book reviews, and news of musicians and the music world. There are also many advertisements, including ones promoting musicians and their recordings or concert tours. In good condition, the item has cover creases, some light surface soiling on the back, a few small stains on the back, a few small tears on the cover and spine; and general light wear.Lexicon
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Music, Musicians, Musical instruments, Concerts, SingingSearch Terms
Three-dimensional, Magazines (periodicals), Musical Digest, Inc., Musical criticism, Music trade, Music publishers, Music publicity, Choral music, Composition (Music), School musicLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
Magazines (Periodicals)