Performing Civility: International Competitions in Classical Music

ISBN-13: 9781107100862 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 299 str.

Lisa McCormick

Opis

Lisa McCormick considers the history of classical music competitions and their role in society today by examining highlights and controversies.

Recenzje

'The author moves thoroughly through different kinds of data (newspaper articles; official competition documents; blogs; interviews with competitors, audience members, and jurors); in that sense the book is a real labor of love, highly detailed and a great entry point for those interested in the study of music competitions, the sociology of music, and the 'strong program' in cultural sociology.' Claudio E. Benzecry, American Journal of Sociology

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. The rise and near demise of the international music competition; 2. Competitions enter the civil sphere; 3. Narrating the competition; 4. The presentation of musical self; 5. Producing sound judgments; 6. Voicing opinions; Conclusion: what is the future of music competitions?; Appendix A. Selected competitions: facts and figures; Appendix B. Membership of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC), 1957–2012; Appendix C. Putting the 'performance perspective' in perspective.