Alvin Lucier, Robert Ashley
Music 109
- ISBN 13:
- 9780819574923
- author:
- Alvin Lucier, Robert Ashley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wesleyan University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 236
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14.1 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Explore the world of experimental music through the eyes of its leading composer and performer, Alvin Lucier. This book takes you on a journey through over 100 groundbreaking musical works, from the 1950s to the present day. Lucier shares his in-depth knowledge of the creative process behind each piece, revealing the secrets of the composers' style and technique.
From indeterminacy to electronics, minimalism to radical innovations in music for piano, string quartet, and opera, Music 109 is a comprehensive guide to late 20th-century composition. With no prior musical knowledge required, this book is accessible to all readers who want to understand the evolution of American experimental music.
Written in a clear, approachable, and lively style, Music 109 is the perfect introduction to this fascinating subject. Whether you're a music enthusiast or simply curious about the world of experimental music, this book is an indispensable resource.
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