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Why classical music still matters / Lawrence Kramer.
| Author/creator | Kramer, Lawrence, 1946- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2007. |
| Description | viii, 242 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Series | Simpson, imprint in humanities |
| Contents | Classical music and its values -- The fate of melody and the dream of return -- Score and performance, performance and film: classical music as liberating energy -- But not for me: love song and the heartache of modern life -- The ghost in the machine: keyboard rhapsodies -- Crisis and memory: the music of lost time -- Persephone's fiddle: the value of classical music. |
| Abstract | In lucid and engaging prose, the book explores the sources of classical music's power in a variety of settings, from concert performance to film and TV, from everyday life to the historical trauma of September 11. Addressed to a wide audience, this book will appeal to aficionados and skeptics alike. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-237) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006026454 |
| ISBN | 0520250826 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780520250826 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3800 .K72 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |