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Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic & Professional
ISBN-10
1847065066
ISBN-13
9781847065063
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71694972

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
256 Pages
Publication Name
Understanding Music : Philosophy and Interpretation
Language
English
Subject
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Aesthetics
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Author
Roger Scruton
Subject Area
Music, Philosophy
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
19.5 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2009-543059
Reviews
'As a welcome addition to Roger Scruton's continuing canon of fascinating works on the nature and meaning of music, this short, dense book amply supports his genuine and lifelong belief that aesthetic contemplation offers the key to proper understanding of motivation and meaning, not just in ourselves, but in everything around us.' - Literary Review, 4/5 stars 'Aesthetic arguments are well summarised, disagreements presented very largely without querulousness; [Scruton] ... avoids shrill dogmatism. And while he makes substantial reference to music theory, he does so without the cack-handedness of many non-specialist music students.' - Classical Music, BBC Music Choice - 5/5 stars 'Illuminating ... touching ... much to inspire.& Anyone who is capable of being deeply moved by music should read it.' - BBC Music Magazine, "The prolific philosopher turns his attention back to music, exploring the fundamental elements that make a great piece. Ranging from Wagner to Hoagy Carmichael and even a final chapter on 'the disaster of pop', this is trademark, provocotive Scruton." - Bookseller, 20 May 2009., 'Roger Scruton presents a depth of knowledge and understanding that could make listening to a symphony all the more meaningful ... worthwhile for those who would like a deeper relationship with classical music.' - Good Book Guide, BBC Music Choice - 5/5 stars 'Illuminating ... touching ... much to inspire. Anyone who is capable of being deeply moved by music should read it.' - BBC Music Magazine
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
780.1
Table Of Content
Introduction 1. Musical Movement 2. Rhythm 3. Music and Emotion 4. Wittgenstein and Music 5. Sounds: Metaphysical Analysis 6. Mozart 7. Beethoven's Ninth 8. Love and Justice in Wagner 9. Janaceck as Model 10. Szymanowski 11. The Music of America 12. The Disaster of Pop
Synopsis
Roger Scruton first addressed this topic in his celebrated book The Aesthetics of Music (OUP) and in this new book he applies the theory to the practice and examines a number of composers and musical forms. His continued fascination with Wagner provides much interesting content but he also deals near-death blows to his favorite targets like Pierre Boulez and Hoagy Carmichael. His legal encounter with The Pet Shop Boys is well documented (they sued him for libel in 1999) and the book closes with a devastating chapter on pop music, containing more controversial views that readers will relish. Many will be delighted; others enraged. However, underlying this book there is a consistent argument and passion for tonality and rhythm. >, Roger Scruton first addressed this topic in his celebrated book The Aesthetics of Music (OUP) and in this new book he applies the theory to the practice and examines a number of composers and musical forms. His continued fascination with Wagner provides much interesting content but he also deals near-death blows to his favorite targets like Pierre Boulez and Hoagy Carmichael. His legal encounter with The Pet Shop Boys is well documented (they sued him for libel in 1999) and the book closes with a devastating chapter on pop music, containing more controversial views that readers will relish. Many will be delighted; others enraged. However, underlying this book there is a consistent argument and passion for tonality and rhythm., Following his celebrated book The Aesthetics of Music, Scruton explores the fundamental elements that constitute a great piece of music. >
LC Classification Number
ML3853

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