Cooper, David

Bart=k: Concerto for Orchestra (Cambridge Music Handbooks)

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ISBN 13:: 9780521485050
author:: Cooper, David
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1996
Pages:: 111
Genre:: Composers & musicians
Condition:: New
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Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra is a landmark work that seamlessly blends Eastern European folk music with Western art music. This book provides a detailed exploration of the piece's historical and musical contexts, its early performance history, and critical reception. A comprehensive guide to the Concerto, this publication includes a movement-by-movement synopsis and technical information about the work. For those interested in understanding Bartók's masterpiece, this book offers a valuable insight into the composer's artistic vision and the piece's enduring popularity. By examining the Concerto for Orchestra, readers can gain a deeper appreciation of Bartók's unique contribution to 20th-century classical music.

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