THE ART OF PERFORMANCE by Heinrich Schenker, Heribert Esser (Editor), Irene Schreier Scott (Trans) ( 9780195122541 )

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Title:

THE ART OF PERFORMANCE

By:

Heinrich Schenker, Heribert Esser (Editor), Irene Schreier Scott (Trans)

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Hardback

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0195122542

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Publisher:

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS INC

Pub. date:

23 March, 2000

Pages:

140

Translated from:

German

Description:

In this previously unpublished essay Schenker, one of the most influential music theorists of the twentieth century, turned his attention to the performer's role, arguing that the cult of the virtuoso has led to an overemphasis on technical display and discussing specific ways in which performers can better serve the composer's ideas.

Synopsis:

In this work the author turns his attention to the performer's role, arguing that the cult of the virtuoso has led to an overemphasis on technical display. He discusses specific ways in which performers can better serve the composer's ideas.

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4 halftones, numerous music examples

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Oxford University Press Inc

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