The Cambridge Companion to Arvo Part
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The Cambridge Companion to Arvo Part by Andrew Shenton
Arvo P rt is one of the most influential and widely performed contemporary composers. Around 1976 he developed an innovative new compositional technique called 'tintinnabuli' (Latin for 'sounding bells'), which has had an extraordinary degree of success. It is frequently performed around the world, has been used in award-winning films, and pieces such as F r Alina and Spiegel im Siegel have become standard repertoire. This collection of essays, written by a distinguished international group of scholars and performers, is the essential guide to Arvo P rt and his music. The book begins with a general introduction to P rt's life and works, covering important biographical details and outlining his most significant compositions. Two chapters analyze the tintinnabuli style and are complemented by essays which discuss P rt's creative process. The book also examines the spiritual aspect of P rt's music and contextualizes him in the cultural milieu of the twenty-first century and in the marketplace.
'A persuasive act of stimulation and provocation' Classical Music
'… substantial, with thoughtful and unobvious editorial decisions behind the book's make-up.' The Wire
'Packed with valuable scholarship, The Cambridge Companion to Arvo Pärt undoubtedly has a leading role to play in the future … the diversity of contributor backgrounds and the plurality of critical perspectives on offer only increase the importance of this welcome new volume.' Music and Letters
'… furnishes a fascinating portrait of the composer as a 'cosmopolitan persona of global renown' …' Scott Ordway, MAKE Literary Magazine
'… substantial, with thoughtful and unobvious editorial decisions behind the book's make-up.' The Wire
'Packed with valuable scholarship, The Cambridge Companion to Arvo Pärt undoubtedly has a leading role to play in the future … the diversity of contributor backgrounds and the plurality of critical perspectives on offer only increase the importance of this welcome new volume.' Music and Letters
'… furnishes a fascinating portrait of the composer as a 'cosmopolitan persona of global renown' …' Scott Ordway, MAKE Literary Magazine
Andrew Shenton is Associate Professor of Music at Boston University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521279109 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521279100 |
| Title | The Cambridge Companion to Arvo Part |
| Author | Andrew Shenton |
| Series | Cambridge Companions To Music |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2012-05-17 |
| Number of pages | 274 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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