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Lawrence Gilman (July 5, 1878 in Flushing, New York - September 8, 1939 in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire) was a U. S. author and music critic. Lawrence Gilman was the son of Arthur Coit Gilman and Bessie (Lawrence) Gilman, and the grandnephew of educator Daniel Coit Gilman. Lawrence Gilman studied art at Collins Street Classical School in Hartford, Connecticut under William M. Chase. He also taught himself music in theory and practice on several instruments, including organ and piano. From 1896 to 1898, he worked for the New York Herald, then from 1901 to 1913 as a music critic for Harper's Weekly, where he advanced to the position of managing editor.…mehr

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Lawrence Gilman (July 5, 1878 in Flushing, New York - September 8, 1939 in Sugar Hill, New Hampshire) was a U. S. author and music critic. Lawrence Gilman was the son of Arthur Coit Gilman and Bessie (Lawrence) Gilman, and the grandnephew of educator Daniel Coit Gilman. Lawrence Gilman studied art at Collins Street Classical School in Hartford, Connecticut under William M. Chase. He also taught himself music in theory and practice on several instruments, including organ and piano. From 1896 to 1898, he worked for the New York Herald, then from 1901 to 1913 as a music critic for Harper's Weekly, where he advanced to the position of managing editor.
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Lawrence Gilman (1878–1939) was a distinguished American music critic, composer, and author renowned for his scholarly contributions to the field of classical music. Gilman's literary style was marked by erudition and an articulate, engaging prose that conveyed the intricacies of musical compositions to both the learned and lay audiences. His book 'Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande' serves as a testament to his in-depth analysis and understanding of Claude Debussy's work. In this study, Gilman offered insightful interpretations and critical evaluations of the opera, highlighting the subtleties of Debussy's music and its place in the broader context of Western music history. As a critic, Gilman held positions with Harper's Magazine and the New York Herald Tribune, establishing himself as a respected voice in the arts. His contributions to music literature extend beyond this single work, with several other titles that reinforced his reputation for meticulous scholarship and an unyielding passion for musical artistry. Through his writings, Gilman left an indelible mark on the appreciation and critique of music, influencing both contemporaries and future generations of musicologists and enthusiasts.