György Ligeti's Cultural Identities

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music
Cover of the book György Ligeti's Cultural Identities by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317105091
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 2, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317105091
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 2, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Since György Ligeti’s death in 2006, there has been a growing acknowledgement of how central he was to the late twentieth-century cultural landscape. This collection is the first book devoted to exploring the composer’s life and music within the context of his East European roots, revealing his dual identities as both Hungarian national and cosmopolitan modernist. Contributors explore the artistic and socio-cultural contexts of Ligeti’s early works, including composition and music theory, the influence of East European folk music, notions of home and identity, his ambivalent attitude to his Hungarian past and his references to his homeland in his later music. Many of the valuable insights offered profit from new research undertaken at the Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel, while also drawing on the knowledge of long-time associates such as the composer’s assistant, Louise Duchesneau. The contributions as a whole reveal Ligeti’s thoroughly cosmopolitan milieu and values, and illuminate why his music continues to inspire new generations of performers, composers and listeners.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Since György Ligeti’s death in 2006, there has been a growing acknowledgement of how central he was to the late twentieth-century cultural landscape. This collection is the first book devoted to exploring the composer’s life and music within the context of his East European roots, revealing his dual identities as both Hungarian national and cosmopolitan modernist. Contributors explore the artistic and socio-cultural contexts of Ligeti’s early works, including composition and music theory, the influence of East European folk music, notions of home and identity, his ambivalent attitude to his Hungarian past and his references to his homeland in his later music. Many of the valuable insights offered profit from new research undertaken at the Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel, while also drawing on the knowledge of long-time associates such as the composer’s assistant, Louise Duchesneau. The contributions as a whole reveal Ligeti’s thoroughly cosmopolitan milieu and values, and illuminate why his music continues to inspire new generations of performers, composers and listeners.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Integrative Processes and Socialization by
Cover of the book Domesticity and Consumer Culture in Iran by
Cover of the book Fractured Cities by
Cover of the book Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Law by
Cover of the book Disappearing Peoples? by
Cover of the book Sound & Hearing by
Cover of the book Revival: Primitive Mentality (1923) by
Cover of the book Constructing Destruction by
Cover of the book Critical Buddhism by
Cover of the book The Impact Of Managed Care On The Practice Of Psychotherapy by
Cover of the book Animal Ethics: The Basics by
Cover of the book Asian Food by
Cover of the book Classroom Interactions and Social Learning by
Cover of the book Prevention: What Works with Children and Adolescents? by
Cover of the book The Music Learning Profiles Project by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy