Charles Griff: personality and creativity
The article is devoted to the personality and work of the outstanding American composer of the early twentieth century - Charles Griff (1885-1920), who left an impressive legacy mainly in the instrumental and chamber-vocal genres. The article examines the composer's work in the rich con text of American culture, which experienced the strongest infl ence of current European trends in the fist quarter of the last cen tury. The article traces the life of the artist and the evolution of his style, highlights the most important periods of creativity, cites the musician's iconic com position, analyzes his circle of contacts