The life and repertoire of the Australian baritone, Peter Dawson, 1882-1961 : an historical and musicological enquiry
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The assumption that Peter Dawson is known as a world-famous recording star, the most famous ballad singer of his era, as the baritone who had recorded more titles and sold more records than any one else during a career which spanned fifty years has almost precluded a comprehensive study of his actual achievements. Through a detailed review of his career from its genesis to the final years this investigation of the professional life of the Australian baritone, Peter Dawson (1882-1961) seeks to test the reality against the legend. Parallel chapters dealing with the principal areas of professional experience leading to analyses of his repertoire are introduced by a general chronological overview which covers more general aspects of Peter Dawson's life and activities within a framework of broad historical events not revealed in the detailed chapters. As hypothesised, the observation of his repertoire reveals an unexpected range and depth of quality. The investigation also reveals his secur
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The assumption that Peter Dawson is known as a world-famous recording star, the most famous ballad singer of his era, as the baritone who had recorded more titles and sold more records than any one else during a career which spanned fifty years has almost precluded a comprehensive study of his actual achievements. Through a detailed review of his career from its genesis to the final years this investigation of the professional life of the Australian baritone, Peter Dawson (1882-1961) seeks to test the reality against the legend. Parallel chapters dealing with the principal areas of professional experience leading to analyses of his repertoire are introduced by a general chronological overview which covers more general aspects of Peter Dawson's life and activities within a framework of broad historical events not revealed in the detailed chapters. As hypothesised, the observation of his repertoire reveals an unexpected range and depth of quality. The investigation also reveals his secur
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