SACRED LEGACY ARCHIVES™
Gustave Reese
1899-11-29 – 1977-09-07
Life & Legacy
Gustave Reese ( REESS; November 29, 1899 – September 7, 1977) was an American musicologist and teacher. Reese is known mainly for his work on medieval and Renaissance music, particularly with his two publications Music in the Middle Ages (1940) and Music in the Renaissance (1954); these two books remain the standard reference works for these two eras, with complete and precise bibliographical material, allowing for almost every piece of music mentioned to be traced back to a primary source.
Occupation & Career
musicologist, university teacher, educator
Education
New York University
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Duke University · New York University · University of California, Los Angeles · University of Michigan
Organizations & Memberships
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Education & Institutions
New York University
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q975127 — wikidata View source
Are you related to Gustave Reese?
Family members can contribute records, photographs and stories or request stewardship of this legacy.