Books by Amedee Daryl Williams

Lillian Fuchs has been lauded as one of the first great American violists. Based upon biographical sources, contemporary newspaper accounts, and numerous conversations with her, this book draws together oral and written information to create a biographical portrait which also sheds light on the history of American music in the 20th century, when talented women had to struggle fiercely to survive in the face of male dominance.

Throughout her long and illustrious career, Lillian Fuchs was lauded as one of the first great American violists. This penetrating study of Ms. Fuchs's professional life as a performer, teacher, composer, arranger, and chamber music coach offers a fascinating view of this remarkable personality. whose professional life influenced countless musicians. Based upon conversations with Ms. Fuchs and members of her family, interviews with former students and colleagues, and concert reviews, Lillian Fuchs: First Lady of the Viola draws together oral and written information to create a biographical portrait that also sheds light on the history of American music in the twentieth century--a time when talented women had to struggle fiercely to survive in the face of male domination of the music profession.