Janacek and His World by Michael Beckerman
Brings together several Leos Janacek scholars to look closely at a range of issues surrounding his life and work. This book features essays accompanied by translated writings by the composer himself. It includes essays on Naturalism, opera direction, and Tristan and Isolde and four impressionistic chronicles of the 'speech melodies' of daily life.
"This series of essays serves to confirm Janacek's place in the pantheon of great composers"--Library Journal "Every part of this volume offers much of value."--Jan Smaczny, BBC Music Magazine "I would recommend this book to anyone interested in music or in exploring the development of the nationalistic movement in music. Part I not only gives insight into Janacek the man and composer, but also Part II delves into Janacek the writer and his genuine attempts to comprehend the relationship between musical phenomena and human thought and language. Part II, 'Janacek's Writings,' has numerous musical examples to allow one to follow the composer's creative process."--Carol Ann Modesitt, Opera Journal
Michael Beckerman is Professor of Music at New York University. His books include " Janacek as Theorist" (Pendragon), " Janacek and Czech Music" (Pendragon) "Dvorak and His World" (Princeton), and "New Worlds of Dvorak" (Norton). He writes on music for the "New York Times", was awarded the Janacek Medal by the Czech Government, and is a laureate of the Czech Music Council..
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691116761 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691116768 |
| Title | Janacek and His World |
| Author | Michael Beckerman |
| Series | The Bard Music Festival |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2003-08-24 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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