Creative sources for the music of Tōru Takemitsu / Noriko Ohtake.
| Author/creator | Ohtake, Noriko |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Aldershot, Hants, England : Scolar Press ; Brookfield, Vt. : Ashgate Publishing Company, ©1993. |
| Description | xviii, 118 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Early years -- Influences -- Nature -- Dream, number and water -- Words and music -- East-West -- Friends -- Piano music -- Postscript. |
| Abstract | This dissertation comprises a study of the composer Toru Takemitsu, vis-a-vis his creative sources, for example, those extra-musical influences that inspire his compositions. The work is organized into the following categories: (1) his early years, (2) influences from composers, (3) nature, (4) his theory of dream, number and water, (5) words and music, (6) East and West, and (7) relationships with other artists including performers. The final chapter is devoted to the piano compositions by Takemitsu, including a comparative and idiomatic analysis that incorporates discussion of the specific creative influences on each work. Aspects of Takemitsu's individuality and the manifestations of his beliefs--both musical and philosophical--are discussed to discover his complex aesthetic heritage. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 110-113), discography (pages 103-105), and index. |
| LCCN | 92028294 |
| ISBN | 0859679543 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML410.T134 O4 1993 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |