Kristiansen, Morten

Richard Strauss in Context (Composers in Context)

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ISBN 13:
9781108434461
author:
Kristiansen, Morten
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
394
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Music, General, Music,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£31.94

Description

Richard Strauss in Context offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of one of music's most important composers. By focusing on the broader context in which Strauss created his music, this book provides new insights into his artistic development.

The authors explore the writers who influenced Strauss, their styles and landmark works, as well as the literary history in which they operated. Similarly, Strauss's contributions to the concert hall are examined within the wider development of the orchestra and trends in programmatic music.

This book provides a valuable resource for students, scholars and anyone interested in understanding Strauss's music in its historical context. It offers a unique approach that supplements existing publications and sheds new light on this important composer's life and work.

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