Reitz, Christina L.
Listening to Jennifer Higdon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781476664064
- author:
- Reitz, Christina L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 261
- Dimensions:
- 22.1 x 14.73 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Music, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Jennifer Higdon Composing in Color is an in-depth analysis of the works of renowned composer Jennifer Higdon. The book explores her symphonic pieces, including Blue Cathedral and Concerto for Orchestra, as well as her first opera, examining compositional history, musical characteristics, formal analysis, and critical reception.
Through a combination of commentary from Higdon herself and expert analysis, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of Higdon's innovative style and avant-garde technique. By exploring the complexities of her music, Composing in Color offers a unique insight into the world of contemporary classical music.