Lawrence Gilman
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Lawrence Gilman 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. From 1915 to 1923, he worked as a critic in multiple arts for the North American Review
, and for the Herald Tribune
from 1925 on.
On August 1, 1904, he married Elizabeth Wright Walter, with whom he had one child, "Betty" Elizabeth Lawrence Gilman in 1905.
He also wrote musical works:
Author
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and music critic
Critic
A critic is anyone who expresses a value judgement. Informally, criticism is a common aspect of all human expression and need not necessarily imply skilled or accurate expressions of judgement. Critical judgements, good or bad, may be positive , negative , or balanced...
.
Lawrence Gilman was the son of Arthur Coit Gilman and Bessie (Lawrence) Gilman, and the grandnephew of educator Daniel Coit Gilman
Daniel Coit Gilman
Daniel Coit Gilman was an American educator and academician, who was instrumental in founding the Sheffield Scientific School at Yale College, and who subsequently served as one of the earliest presidents of the University of California, the first president of Johns Hopkins University, and as...
. Lawrence Gilman studied art at Collins Street Classical School in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
under William M. Chase. He also taught himself music in theory and practice on several instruments, including organ
Organ (music)
The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
and piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
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From 1896 to 1898, he worked for the New York Herald
New York Herald
The New York Herald was a large distribution newspaper based in New York City that existed between May 6, 1835, and 1924.-History:The first issue of the paper was published by James Gordon Bennett, Sr., on May 6, 1835. By 1845 it was the most popular and profitable daily newspaper in the UnitedStates...
, then from 1901 to 1913 as a music critic for Harper's Weekly
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Weekly was an American political magazine based in New York City. Published by Harper & Brothers from 1857 until 1916, it featured foreign and domestic news, fiction, essays on many subjects, and humor...
, where he advanced to the position of managing editor. From 1915 to 1923, he worked as a critic in multiple arts for the North American Review
North American Review
The North American Review was the first literary magazine in the United States. Founded in Boston in 1815 by journalist Nathan Hale and others, it was published continuously until 1940, when publication was suspended due to J. H. Smyth, who had purchased the magazine, being unmasked as a Japanese...
, and for the Herald Tribune
New York Herald Tribune
The New York Herald Tribune was a daily newspaper created in 1924 when the New York Tribune acquired the New York Herald.Other predecessors, which had earlier merged into the New York Tribune, included the original The New Yorker newsweekly , and the Whig Party's Log Cabin.The paper was home to...
from 1925 on.
On August 1, 1904, he married Elizabeth Wright Walter, with whom he had one child, "Betty" Elizabeth Lawrence Gilman in 1905.
Works
Gilman wrote several books:- "Phases of Modern Music" (1904)
- "The Music of Tomorrow" (1906)
- "Stories of Symphonic Music" (1907)
- "A Guide to Strauss' 'Salome'" (1907)
- "A Guide to Debussy's 'Pelleas et Melisande" (1907)
- "Edward MacDowell: A Study" (1909)
- "Aspects of Modern Opera" (1908)
- "Nature in Music" (1914)
- "A Christmas Meditation" (1916)
- "Music and the Cultivated Man" (1929)
- "Wagner's Operas" (1937)
- "Toscanini and Great Music" (1938)
He also wrote musical works:
- "A Dream of Death" (1903)
- "The Heart of a Woman" (1903)
- "The Curlew" (1904).