Beacon to the world : a history of Lincoln Center
Joseph Polisi (Author)
In this comprehensive history of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, longtime Juilliard president Joseph Polisi guides us through the complex convergence of the worlds of politics, finance, and the performing arts throughout the years of the Center's history, including the roles played by Robert Moses, John D. Rockefeller 3rd, Leonard Bernstein, William Schuman, Elia Kazan, Joseph Papp, Alice Tully, Beverly Sills, and many others. Polisi's book explores the social and political environment during the Center's history, reflecting the growth and evolution of the performing arts in America, from its post-World War II roots to the present day of global interaction. The history of the birth and growth of this unique institution is a story of determination, economic acumen, political machinations, artistic innovations, and above all the strong belief that the arts are at the center of the fabric of American society and that they should be supported and embraced by all citizens-- Provided by publisher
History
1 online resource (xi, 317 pages) : illustrations
9780300265583, 0300265581
1314630733
Preface
Prologue
The expansion of an idea
A mighty influence for peace and understanding
No longer a dream but a reality
You have made something that will last
It was not a matter of friendship but principle
Opening night and amateur night at the same time
The cursed inheritance
It's called accountability
It will flourish as long as a civilized society survives
An innovative, risk-taking, adventurous, artistic entity
We're going to have to put our dreams on hold
I would have preferred a more collegial approach
Welcome to the urbanism of lilt and swoon
She had bet the ranch
We don't have a playbook for this
Epilogue