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Item Details
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THE ART OF PERFORMANCE
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| By: |
Heinrich Schenker, Heribert Esser (Editor), Irene Schreier Scott (Trans) |
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Hardback |
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£112.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0195122542 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780195122541 |
| 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In this previously unpublished essay Schenker, one of the most influential music theorists of the twentieth century, turned his attention to the performer's role, arguing that the cult of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. |
| Illustrations: |
4 halftones, numerous music examples |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Oxford University Press Inc |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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