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Michael A. Walsh

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Michael A. Walsh

Pen Names: David Kahane（Pseudonym used for some opinion pieces and columns (used at National Review, etc.)）

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1949-10-23
Nationality
United States
Languages
English
Residence History
Rural Connecticut, USA → County Clare, Ireland

Career

Occupations
author, media critic, music critic, screenwriter, historian, cultural-political consultant
Active Years
1972-
Affiliations
Wende Museum (Advisory Board), Writers Guild of America (lifetime member)
Memberships
Writers Guild of America

Education

Eastman School of Music
School of Music / Music
Period: 在学〜1971年
Year of Graduation: 1971
Country: United States
Graduated in 1971. Specific major/degree not specified in available sources.

Awards

ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award
1980
Organization: ASCAP
Result: 受賞
American Book Awards
2004
Work: And All the Saints
Organization: Before Columbus Foundation
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Carnegie Hall: The First One Hundred Years

1987 Non-fiction (music history)

A historical account of Carnegie Hall covering its first one hundred years and significant events.

music historydevelopment of cultural institutions
Translations
  • Translated into German

Who's Afraid of Classical Music

1989 Non-fiction (music criticism)

An accessible collection of essays about the value of classical music and its relationship with audiences.

criticismmusic education

And All the Saints

2003 Novel (fictionalized autobiography)

A fictionalized autobiography based on real-life figures; loosely inspired by the life of Owney Madden.

crime and biographyAmerican history

Hostile Intent

2009 Espionage thriller

An espionage thriller featuring the top-secret operative 'Devlin' of the Central Security Service; achieved strong e-book sales.

espionagenational security

Cadet Kelly

2002 Screenplay (film)

Co-wrote the screenplay for a Disney Channel original movie starring Hilary Duff.

youthcomedy
Adaptations
  • [Film (TV movie)] Cadet Kelly (2002)

Bibliography

  • Carnegie Hall: The First One Hundred Years (1987)
  • Who's Afraid of Classical Music (1989)
  • Andrew Lloyd Webber: His Life and Works (1989, updated 1997)
  • Who's Afraid of Opera? (1994)
  • So When Does the Fat Lady Sing? (2008)
  • Rules for Radical Conservatives (as David Kahane) (2010)
  • The People v. the Democratic Party (2012)
  • The Devil's Pleasure Palace (2015)
  • The Fiery Angel (2018)
  • Last Stands (2020)
  • Against the Great Reset (2022)
  • Against the Corporate Media (2024)
  • Exchange Alley (1997)
  • As Time Goes By (1998)
  • Hostile Intent (2009)
  • Early Warning (2010)
  • Shock Warning (2011)

Adaptations

  • Cadet Kelly (Disney Channel original movie, co-written screenplay)

Translations of Works

  • German translation
  • Russian translation
  • Polish translation
  • Hungarian translation
  • Japanese translation
  • Chinese translation
  • Portuguese translation

Style & Themes

Literary Style
journalistic, direct voicepolemic and rhetorical commentaryhistorical narrative and documentary tone
Recurring Motifs
music and culturepolitics and ideologyCold War and international politics

Legacy

A writer and critic active across music criticism, non-fiction, fiction and screenwriting. Known for media criticism and conservative commentary; his works have been translated into many languages.

Archives

  • Library of Congress Authorities (name entry)

Trivia

  • Has used the pseudonym 'David Kahane' for some columns and essays.
  • Has written screenplays such as Cadet Kelly and been involved in film/TV projects.
  • Works are reported to have been translated into more than twenty languages (citation needed).
  • Maintains residences in rural Connecticut and County Clare, Ireland.