Accompanied Voices by John Greening
Accompanied Voices is a unique book: not only is it a highly readable anthology of some of the most memorable and accessible international writing about classical music, but also a moving commentary by one set of practisingartists on the work of another.
This is a fascinating anthology of poems by British and American poets, known and unknown, about composers and often specific pieces of music* MUSICAL OPINION QUARTERLY *
Any dip into it brings up a fascinating encounter between sister arts. * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
This wonderful new anthology...contains far too many artistic riches and provokes far too many thoughts to be absorbed in one, two or even three readings. 5 star. * BBC MUSIC *
Accompanied Voices is a superb anthology. It enlarges my appreciation for poets whose work I already know, and it has introduced me to writers I have never read (or in a few cases I had never even heard about). It is so seldom I find a book that is so fresh, rich, and well curated. Even the title is brilliant. DANA GIOIA, poet, critic and former Chair of the NEA * . *
This was a brilliant concept to present the history of music through poetry. Greening has produced a classic that should be both a delight and source of information for years. It is also a beautiful book to hold as well as own. I can't praise it high enough. * EDWARD STOREY *
This is a very special book with its masterly introduction. I was enchanted, moved and amazed. A glorious collection beautifully presented. -- BARRY FERGUSON [Former Master of Music at Rochester Cathedral]
Any dip into it brings up a fascinating encounter between sister arts. * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
This wonderful new anthology...contains far too many artistic riches and provokes far too many thoughts to be absorbed in one, two or even three readings. 5 star. * BBC MUSIC *
Accompanied Voices is a superb anthology. It enlarges my appreciation for poets whose work I already know, and it has introduced me to writers I have never read (or in a few cases I had never even heard about). It is so seldom I find a book that is so fresh, rich, and well curated. Even the title is brilliant. DANA GIOIA, poet, critic and former Chair of the NEA * . *
This was a brilliant concept to present the history of music through poetry. Greening has produced a classic that should be both a delight and source of information for years. It is also a beautiful book to hold as well as own. I can't praise it high enough. * EDWARD STOREY *
This is a very special book with its masterly introduction. I was enchanted, moved and amazed. A glorious collection beautifully presented. -- BARRY FERGUSON [Former Master of Music at Rochester Cathedral]
John Greening is a longstanding reviewer for the TLS, his own work has received the Bridport Prize, the TLS Centenary Prize, and the Cholmondeley Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781783270156 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783270152 |
| Title | Accompanied Voices |
| Author | John Greening |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 234 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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