Publisher's Synopsis
""Irish Orpheus: The Life Of Patrick S. Gilmore, Bandmaster Extraordinary"" is a biography written by Marwood Darlington about the life and legacy of Patrick S. Gilmore, a renowned bandmaster and composer during the 19th century. The book delves into Gilmore's Irish roots, his early life and career in Ireland, and his eventual move to the United States where he became one of the most influential bandmasters of his time. Throughout the book, Darlington explores Gilmore's impact on American music, particularly his role in popularizing band music and organizing some of the most memorable concerts and events in American history. Gilmore was responsible for organizing the first ever World Peace Jubilee, which brought together over 1,000 musicians from around the world to perform in Boston in 1872. He was also the director of music for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, which was attended by millions of people and showcased some of the most innovative and groundbreaking musical performances of its time.""Irish Orpheus"" also delves into Gilmore's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, his struggles with alcoholism, and his eventual death at the age of 62. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive and detailed look at the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in American music history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
