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Music of the twentieth century: a study of its elements and structure
Abstract Ton de Leeuw (1926-96) is probably one of the most influential composers at the crossroads between Eastern philosophy and Western technique. A one-time pupil of Olivier Messiaen's in Paris, throughout the latter years of his musical career he concentrated on the marriage of Western emphasis on actio... view more
Ton de Leeuw (1926-96) is probably one of the most influential composers at the crossroads between Eastern philosophy and Western technique. A one-time pupil of Olivier Messiaen's in Paris, throughout the latter years of his musical career he concentrated on the marriage of Western emphasis on action and tension, and the ethical function of music in Eastern traditions. The musical world of the twentieth century is a divided one. Numerous histories of it have been written, but few of the exceptional quality of de Leeuw's, who brought into his writing a lifetime of experience as a composer and scholar of music. His work is a lucid and impassioned discussion of the elements, structures, compositional principles and terminologies in modern music that can be regarded as most innovatory. This book is an excellent guide for anyone wishing to gain knowledge of the compositional technique and mentality, particularly university and conservatory students.... view less
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art; music; twentieth century; composer; present
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culture and history; popular science; historical treatment of fine and decorative arts; culture and institutions
Document language
English
Publication Year
2005
Publisher
Amsterdam Univ. Press
City
Amsterdam
Page/Pages
224 p.
ISBN
978-90-5356-765-4
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
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Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works