Brook, Peter
Playing by Ear: Reflections on Music and Sound
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848428317
- author:
- Brook, Peter
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Nick Hern Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.18 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Listen to the sounds that shape our experiences. In this collection of new essays, renowned director Peter Brook shares unique insights into sound and music, from the impact of Broadway musicals to the allure of applause and the ultimate silence.
Brook's own life and career in opera, theatre, and film are woven throughout these essays, offering intimate first-hand accounts of collaborating with leading figures. He explores musical styles and cultures from around the world, revealing his characteristic wit and wisdom.
A companion to Brook's earlier reflections on language and meaning, Playing by Ear is a rich and thought-provoking exploration of sound, music, and their place in our lives.
Related Products
Related Products
Play Life More Beautifully: Reflections on Music, Friendship & Creativity
Bernstein, Seymour
The Sound of Music
Lindsay, Howard
The Sound of Music
Rodgers, Richard
A Clockwork Orange : Play with Music (Methuen Modern Plays): Play with Music (Methuen Modern Plays)
Burgess, Anthony
Playing By Ear: A Songwriter's Way
Geraghty, John