The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction

In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the...
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Author: D. Kern Holoman
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The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction by Holoman, D. Kern

The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction

CHF 16.44

The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction

CHF 16.44
Author: D. Kern Holoman
Format: Paperback
Language: English
In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall construction from Berlin to Birmingham, threats of bankruptcies and strikes, and the eyebrow-raising salaries of conductors and general managers. At the heart of the book lies a troubling pair of questions: Can such a seemingly anachronistic organization long survive? Does the symphony matter in contemporary culture? Holoman responds to both with a resounding yes. He shows that the orchestra remains a potent political and social force, a cultural diplomat par excellence. It has adapted well to the digital revolution, and it continues to be seen as an essential element of civic pride. In a time of upheaval in how classical music is created, heard, distributed, and evaluated, the orchestra has managed to retain its historic role as a
meeting place of intellectual currents, an ongoing forum for public enlightenment.


Author: D. Kern Holoman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 09/10/2012
Pages: 168
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.70h x 4.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780199760282

About the Author

D. Kern Holoman is Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of California, Davis, and conductor emeritus of the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra. He is author of Berlioz, Evenings with the Orchestra, the popular textbook Masterworks, the best-selling Writing About Music, and Charles Munch.

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