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- Book Title
- Text and Act: Essays on Music and Performance
- MPN
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- ISBN
- 9780195094589
- Subject Area
- Music
- Publication Name
- Text and Act : Essays on Music and Performance
- Item Length
- 6.1 in
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, Incorporated
- Subject
- History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Classical, Instruction & Study / General, Instruction & Study / Theory
- Publication Year
- 1995
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Item Width
- 9.1 in
- Item Weight
- 19.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 392 Pages
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Over the last dozen years, the writings of Richard Taruskin have transformed the debate about "early music" and "authenticity." Text and Act collects for the first time the most important of Taruskin's essays and reviews from this period, many of which now classics in the field. Taking a wide-ranging cultural view of the phenomenon, he shows that the movement, far from reviving ancient traditions, in fact represents the only truly modern style of performance being offered today. He goes on to contend that the movement is therefore far more valuable and even authentic than the historical verisimilitude for which it ostensibly strives could ever be. These essays cast fresh light on many aspects of contemporary music-making and music-thinking, mixing lighthearted debunking with impassioned argumentation. Taruskin ranges from theoretical speculation to practical criticism, and covers a repertory spanning from Bach to Stravinsky. Including a newly written introduction, Text and Act collects the very best of one of our most incisive musical thinkers.
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Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0195094581
ISBN-13
9780195094589
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61023
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Text and Act : Essays on Music and Performance
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Classical, Instruction & Study / General, Instruction & Study / Theory
Publication Year
1995
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Music
Number of Pages
392 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
6.1 in
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Width
9.1 in
Item Weight
19.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
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94-024903
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College Audience
Lc Classification Number
Ml457.T37 1995
Reviews
"Taruskin's prose is remarkably readable, and the content is verythought-provoking. He readdresses old concerns (tempo, authenticity) in a mostrefreshing way."--Dr. Gary Miller, Southeast Missouri State University, "This is not a book, it's an education, and a joyous one. Richard Taruskin's stylistic flair and incisive wit make it an endless pleasure to pick his fertile brain."--James R. Oestreich, Classical Music Editor, The New York Times "This deliciously readable collection by America's most brilliant musicologist is a model of how to think independently, even before that becomes fashionable, and of how to articulate values, even after that becomes unfashionable. When other books on music are forgotten, Taruskin's essays, like those of Berlioz and Tovey, will be savored and relished as the best musical writing of their time."--Rose Rosengard Subotnik, Professor of Music, Brown University "Little escapes his sharp eye, and his incisive commentary spans developments from the Middle Ages to the present era. The author is sometimes whimsical, often bitingly critical, occasionally self-indulgent, and always provocative. Highly recommended."--Library Journal "Should be consulted by everyone interested in the performance of old music."--Choice "Taruskin's prose is remarkably readable, and the content is very thought-provoking. He readdresses old concerns (tempo, authenticity) in a most refreshing way."--Dr. Gary Miller, Southeast Missouri State University, "This deliciously readable collection by America's most brilliantmusicologist is a model of how to think independently, even before that becomesfashionable, and of how to articulate values, even after that becomesunfashionable. When other books on music are forgotten, Taruskin's essays, likethose of Berlioz and Tovey, will be savored and relished as the best musicalwriting of their time."--Rose Rosengard Sobotnik, Professor of Music, BrownUniversity, "It is rare to find an author who can address so many types of readershipwith equal skill. Indeed, it is rare to find a scholar who makes such asuccessful journalist, or to find a music journalist who is both scholarly andstylish: this writing places Taruskin on a par with Shaw, Tovey and VirgilThomson."--Early Music, "It is rare to find an author who can address so many types of readership with equal skill. Indeed, it is rare to find a scholar who makes such a successful journalist, or to find a music journalist who is both scholarly and stylish: this writing places Taruskin on a par with Shaw, Tovey andVirgil Thomson."--Early Music, "Brilliant essays, forcing performers and scholars of music to reavaluate their field."--Jurgen Thym, Eastman School of Music, "A fascinating and thought provoking collection of essays. It gives me, asa teacher/performer, the courage, after all the scholarly study and analysis, tobe the whole-hearted interpretor."--Patricia Laliberte, University of"Minnesotta, Duluth, "This is not a book, it's an education, and a joyous one. Richard Taruskin's stylistic flair and incisive wit make it an endless pleasure to pick his fertile brain."--James R. Oestreich, Classical Music Editor, The New York Times, "This is not a book, it's an education, and a joyous one. Richard Taruskin's stylistic flair and incisive wit make it an endless pleasure to pick his fertile brain."--James R. Oestreich, Classical Music Editor, The New York Times "This deliciously readable collection by America's most brilliant musicologist is a model of how to think independently, even before that becomes fashionable, and of how to articulate values, even after that becomes unfashionable. When other books on music are forgotten, Taruskin's essays, like those of Berlioz and Tovey, will be savored and relished as the best musical writing of their time."--Rose Rosengard Subotnik, Professor of Music, Brown University "Little escapes his sharp eye, and his incisive commentary spans developments from the Middle Ages to the present era. The author is sometimes whimsical, often bitingly critical, occasionally self-indulgent, and always provocative. Highly recommended."-- Library Journal "Should be consulted by everyone interested in the performance of old music."-- Choice "Taruskin's prose is remarkably readable, and the content is very thought-provoking. He readdresses old concerns (tempo, authenticity) in a most refreshing way."--Dr. Gary Miller, Southeast Missouri State University, "Taruskin's prose is remarkably readable, and the content is very thought-provoking. He readdresses old concerns (tempo, authenticity) in a most refreshing way."--Dr. Gary Miller, Southeast Missouri State University, "This is not a book, it's an education, and a joyous one. RichardTaruskin's stylistic flair and incisive wit make it an endless pleasure to pickhis fertile brain."--James R. Oestreich, Classical Music Editor, The New YorkTimes, "This is not a book, it's an education, and a joyous one. Richard Taruskin's stylistic flair and incisive wit make it an endless pleasure to pick his fertile brain."--James R. Oestreich, Classical Music Editor,The New York Times "This deliciously readable collection by America's most brilliant musicologist is a model of how to think independently, even before that becomes fashionable, and of how to articulate values, even after that becomes unfashionable. When other books on music are forgotten, Taruskin's essays, like those of Berlioz and Tovey, will be savored and relished as the best musical writing of their time."--Rose Rosengard Subotnik,Professor of Music, Brown University "Little escapes his sharp eye, and his incisive commentary spans developments from the Middle Ages to the present era. The author is sometimes whimsical, often bitingly critical, occasionally self-indulgent, and always provocative. Highly recommended."--Library Journal "Should be consulted by everyone interested in the performance of old music."--Choice "Taruskin's prose is remarkably readable, and the content is very thought-provoking. He readdresses old concerns (tempo, authenticity) in a most refreshing way."--Dr. Gary Miller,Southeast Missouri State University, "Little escapes his sharp eye, and his incisive commentary spans developments from the Middle Ages to the present era. The author is sometimes whimsical, often bitingly critical, occasionally self-indulgent, and always provocative. Highly recommended."--Library Journal, "This deliciously readable collection by America's most brilliant musicologist is a model of how to think independently, even before that becomes fashionable, and of how to articulate values, even after that becomes unfashionable. When other books on music are forgotten, Taruskin's essays,like those of Berlioz and Tovey, will be savored and relished as the best musical writing of their time."--Rose Rosengard Subotnik, Professor of Music, Brown University, "This is not a book, it's an education, and a joyous one. Richard Taruskin's stylistic flair and incisive wit make it an endless pleasure to pick his fertile brain."--James R. Oestreich, Classical Music Editor, The New York Times"This deliciously readable collection by America's most brilliant musicologist is a model of how to think independently, even before that becomes fashionable, and of how to articulate values, even after that becomes unfashionable. When other books on music are forgotten, Taruskin's essays, like those of Berlioz and Tovey, will be savored and relished as the best musical writing of their time."--Rose Rosengard Subotnik, Professor of Music, Brown University"Little escapes his sharp eye, and his incisive commentary spans developments from the Middle Ages to the present era. The author is sometimes whimsical, often bitingly critical, occasionally self-indulgent, and always provocative. Highly recommended."--Library Journal"Should be consulted by everyone interested in the performance of old music."--Choice"Taruskin's prose is remarkably readable, and the content is very thought-provoking. He readdresses old concerns (tempo, authenticity) in a most refreshing way."--Dr. Gary Miller, Southeast Missouri State University, "Little escapes his sharp eye, and his incisive commentary spansdevelopments from the Middle Ages to the present era. The author is sometimeswhimsical, often bitingly critical, occasionally self-indulgent, and alwaysprovocative. Highly recommended."--Library Journal, "This is not a book, it's an education, and a joyous one. Richard Taruskin's stylistic flair and incisive wit make it an endless pleasure to pick his fertile brain."--James R. Oestreich, Classical Music Editor, The New York Times"This deliciously readable collection by America's most brilliant musicologist is a model of how to think independently, even before that becomes fashionable, and of how to articulate values, even after that becomes unfashionable. When other books on music are forgotten, Taruskin's essays, like those of Berlioz and Tovey, will be savored and relished as the best musical writing of their time."--Rose Rosengard Subotnik, Professor of Music, BrownUniversity"Little escapes his sharp eye, and his incisive commentary spans developments from the Middle Ages to the present era. The author is sometimes whimsical, often bitingly critical, occasionally self-indulgent, and always provocative. Highly recommended."--Library Journal"Should be consulted by everyone interested in the performance of old music."--Choice"Taruskin's prose is remarkably readable, and the content is very thought-provoking. He readdresses old concerns (tempo, authenticity) in a most refreshing way."--Dr. Gary Miller, Southeast Missouri State University"This is not a book, it's an education, and a joyous one. Richard Taruskin's stylistic flair and incisive wit make it an endless pleasure to pick his fertile brain."--James R. Oestreich, Classical Music Editor, The New York Times"This deliciously readable collection by America's most brilliant musicologist is a model of how to think independently, even before that becomes fashionable, and of how to articulate values, even after that becomes unfashionable. When other books on music are forgotten, Taruskin's essays, like those of Berlioz and Tovey, will be savored and relished as the best musical writing of their time."--Rose Rosengard Subotnik, Professor of Music, BrownUniversity"Little escapes his sharp eye, and his incisive commentary spans developments from the Middle Ages to the present era. The author is sometimes whimsical, often bitingly critical, occasionally self-indulgent, and always provocative. Highly recommended."--Library Journal"Should be consulted by everyone interested in the performance of old music."--Choice"Taruskin's prose is remarkably readable, and the content is very thought-provoking. He readdresses old concerns (tempo, authenticity) in a most refreshing way."--Dr. Gary Miller, Southeast Missouri State University"In an age where all tradition is being thought of as tainted by a lesser intellect, this book strikes a balance between holding on to the values and widsom of the past in an effort to find meaningful change for the future."--Professor and Chair Russell Shelley, Juniata College"It is rare to find an author who can address so many types of readership with equal skill. Indeed, it is rare to find a scholar who makes such a successful journalist, or to find a music journalist who is both scholarly and stylish: this writing places Taruskin on a par with Shaw, Tovey and Virgil Thomson."--Early Music"A fascinating and thought provoking collection of essays. It gives me, as a teacher/performer, the courage, after all the scholarly study and analysis, to be the whole-hearted interpretor."--Patricia Laliberte, University of "Minnesotta, Duluth"Great ideas on 'old and new'."--Dorothy E. Schecter, California Lutheran University"Brilliant essays, forcing performers and scholars of music to reavaluate their field."--Jurgen Thym, Eastman School of Music"[Taruskin] is the most devastatingly acute of the growing band of critics and philosophers who question the whole idea of authentic performance practice....a splendid and heartening book."--Music Magazine"Taruskin must rank as one of the most fluent writers on music in modern scholarship."--The Musical Times, "In an age where all tradition is being thought of as tainted by a lesser intellect, this book strikes a balance between holding on to the values and widsom of the past in an effort to find meaningful change for the future."--Professor and Chair Russell Shelley, Juniata College, "In an age where all tradition is being thought of as tainted by a lesserintellect, this book strikes a balance between holding on to the values andwidsom of the past in an effort to find meaningful change for thefuture."--Professor and Chair Russell Shelley, Juniata College, "A fascinating and thought provoking collection of essays. It gives me, as a teacher/performer, the courage, after all the scholarly study and analysis, to be the whole-hearted interpretor."--Patricia Laliberte, University of "Minnesotta, Duluth
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