Loges, Natasha

Brahms in Context - (Composers in Context)

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ISBN 13:: 9781316615195
author:: Loges, Natasha
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 435
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Music, History & Criticism, Professional & Vocational,
Condition:: New
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Brahms in Context offers a fresh perspective on one of the most celebrated composers of the 19th century. This comprehensive study brings together leading experts from various fields to explore Brahms's life and work within their historical, social, and cultural contexts.

The book delves into Brahms's personal life, professional matters, and artistic influences, as well as broader themes such as politics, religion, literature, philosophy, art, and science. With 39 chapters covering a wide range of topics, this collection provides a nuanced understanding of Brahms's compositional legacy and its ongoing impact.

Accessible to music students and educators, the essays are written for a broad audience interested in music history and criticism. The book concludes with reflections on reception, including recordings, historical performance, and the power of composer myths, offering a rich and multifaceted portrait of Brahms's enduring influence.

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