2008, ISBN: 0714847739

[EAN: 9780714847733], Neubuch, [PU: Phaidon Press, London], Paperback. Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late twentieth century has produced, appeali… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780714847733], Neubuch, [PU: Phaidon Press, London], Paperback. Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late twentieth century has produced, appealing to the widest possible audience — fans of rock, jazz and classical music. It is an ecstatic and vibrant movement, combining classical, popular and non-Western elements to create a style that restores the severed link between composer and audience. The movement is surveyed here from its beginnings, through a study of its principal American exponents — La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich and Philip Glass — and on to the 'post-minimalism' of John Adams, Michael Nyman, Louis Andriessen and Arvo Part. Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late-twentieth century has produced, appealing to the widest possible audience - fans of rock, jazz and classical music. But the minimalist aesthetic has not been lacking in controversy. To its detractors, it is maddeningly repetitive and single-minded, no better than pop music masquerading as art. To its adherents, it is ecstatic and vibrant, combining classical, popular and non-Western elements to create a style that restores the severed link between composer and audience. The two best-known minimalist composers, Americans Philip Glass and Steve Reich, are world-famous figures. But they can only properly be understood in the context of their predecessors (La Mome Young and Terry Riley) and their successors (John Adams, Meredith Monk, and Europeans such as Michael Nyman, Louis Andriessen, and Arvo Part). This book, the first overview of minimalism aimed at a general public, traces the lives of the minimalist composers, discusses their most significant works, and examines the artistic milieu from which they emerged. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<

2008, ISBN: 0714847739

[EAN: 9780714847733], Neubuch, [PU: Phaidon Press, London], Paperback. Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late twentieth century has produced, appeali… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780714847733], Neubuch, [PU: Phaidon Press, London], Paperback. Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late twentieth century has produced, appealing to the widest possible audience — fans of rock, jazz and classical music. It is an ecstatic and vibrant movement, combining classical, popular and non-Western elements to create a style that restores the severed link between composer and audience. The movement is surveyed here from its beginnings, through a study of its principal American exponents — La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich and Philip Glass — and on to the 'post-minimalism' of John Adams, Michael Nyman, Louis Andriessen and Arvo Part. Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late-twentieth century has produced, appealing to the widest possible audience - fans of rock, jazz and classical music. But the minimalist aesthetic has not been lacking in controversy. To its detractors, it is maddeningly repetitive and single-minded, no better than pop music masquerading as art. To its adherents, it is ecstatic and vibrant, combining classical, popular and non-Western elements to create a style that restores the severed link between composer and audience. The two best-known minimalist composers, Americans Philip Glass and Steve Reich, are world-famous figures. But they can only properly be understood in the context of their predecessors (La Mome Young and Terry Riley) and their successors (John Adams, Meredith Monk, and Europeans such as Michael Nyman, Louis Andriessen, and Arvo Part). This book, the first overview of minimalism aimed at a general public, traces the lives of the minimalist composers, discusses their most significant works, and examines the artistic milieu from which they emerged. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability., Books<

2008, ISBN: 0714847739

[EAN: 9780714847733], Neubuch, [PU: Phaidon Press, London], Paperback. Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late twentieth century has produced, appeali… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780714847733], Neubuch, [PU: Phaidon Press, London], Paperback. Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late twentieth century has produced, appealing to the widest possible audience — fans of rock, jazz and classical music. It is an ecstatic and vibrant movement, combining classical, popular and non-Western elements to create a style that restores the severed link between composer and audience. The movement is surveyed here from its beginnings, through a study of its principal American exponents — La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich and Philip Glass — and on to the 'post-minimalism' of John Adams, Michael Nyman, Louis Andriessen and Arvo Part. Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late-twentieth century has produced, appealing to the widest possible audience - fans of rock, jazz and classical music. But the minimalist aesthetic has not been lacking in controversy. To its detractors, it is maddeningly repetitive and single-minded, no better than pop music masquerading as art. To its adherents, it is ecstatic and vibrant, combining classical, popular and non-Western elements to create a style that restores the severed link between composer and audience. The two best-known minimalist composers, Americans Philip Glass and Steve Reich, are world-famous figures. But they can only properly be understood in the context of their predecessors (La Mome Young and Terry Riley) and their successors (John Adams, Meredith Monk, and Europeans such as Michael Nyman, Louis Andriessen, and Arvo Part). This book, the first overview of minimalism aimed at a general public, traces the lives of the minimalist composers, discusses their most significant works, and examines the artistic milieu from which they emerged. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability., Books<

ISBN: 9780714847733

This accessible yet informative book, the first in its area aimed at a general readership, offers a unique overview of the controversial musical style of Minimalism –… Mehr…

This accessible yet informative book, the first in its area aimed at a general readership, offers a unique overview of the controversial musical style of Minimalism – a name originally attributed to the movement as a derogatory term, in the same way as Impressionism was first derisively labelled by art critics. Minimalism, perhaps best represented by the American composers Steve Reich and Philip Glass, has always had a mixed reception and is both reviled and revered in equal measure. This book looks at the development of this notorious style and discusses the conflicting opinions surrounding it, while considering the music itself and those that create it within their social, cultural and historical contexts. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Music>Music Biographies>Music Bio, Phaidon Press Core >1<