Andrew Palmer
Encounters with British Composers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783270705
- author:
- Andrew Palmer
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Boydell Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 527
- Dimensions:
- 16.6 x 4.3 x 24.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Film, Television & Music, Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Encounters with British Composers is an insightful exploration of the creative processes behind contemporary classical music. Andrew Palmer's interviews with leading and emerging composers reveal the aesthetic sensibilities, psychological motivations, and artistic visions that shape their work.
Through these conversations, readers gain a deeper understanding of why composers write the music they do, and what they hope to achieve through their art. The book also raises important questions about the relationship between composers and their audience, and whether there is a disconnect between the two.
Written by Andrew Palmer, a freelance writer and photographer with expertise in music journalism, this book offers a unique perspective on the world of contemporary classical music.
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