Postmodernism is a term that has been used extensively to describe general trends and specific works in many different cultural contexts, including literature, cinema, architecture and the visual arts. This introduction clarifies the term and explores its relevance for music through discussion of specific musical examples from the 1950s to the present day, providing an engagement between theory and practice. Overall, it equips students with a thorough understanding of this complex but important topic in music studies. This book: outlines and addresses the problems of defining what we mean by...
Postmodernism is a term that has been used extensively to describe general trends and specific works in many different cultural contexts, including li...
Sir Michael Tippett is widely considered to be one of the most individual composers of the twentieth century, whose music continues to be performed to critical acclaim throughout the world. Written by a team of international scholars, this Companion provides a wide ranging and accessible study of Tippett and his works. It discusses the contexts and concepts of modernism, tradition, politics, sexuality and creativity that shaped Tippett's music and ideas, engaging with archive materials, relevant literature and models of interpretation. Chapters explore the genres in which Tippett composed,...
Sir Michael Tippett is widely considered to be one of the most individual composers of the twentieth century, whose music continues to be performed to...
