The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction

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In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall construction from Berlin to Birmingham, threats of bankruptcies and strikes, and the eyebrow-raising salaries of conductors and general managers. At the heart of the book lies a troubling pair of questions: Cansuch a seemingly anachronistic organization long survive? Does the symphony matter in contemporary culture? Holoman responds to both with a resounding yes. He shows that the orchestra remains a potent political and social force, a cultural diplomat par excellence. It has adapted well to the digitalrevolution, and it continues to be seen as an essential element of civic pride. In a time of upheaval in how classical music is created, heard, distributed, and evaluated, the orchestra has managed to retain its historic role as a meeting place of intellectual currents, an ongoing forum for public [...] THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Erscheinungsjahr:	2012
Genre:	Musikgeschichte
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Reihe:	Very Short Introductions\|Very Short Introduction
Inhalt:	Buch
ISBN-13:	9780199760282
ISBN-10:	0199760284
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Holoman, D. Kern
Komponist:	D. Kern Holoman
Auflage:	New
Hersteller:	Oxford University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft, Postfach:81 03 40, D-70567 Stuttgart, vertrieb@dbg.de
Abbildungen:	w. 10 halftones
Maße:	180 x 113 x 13 mm
Von/Mit:	D. Kern Holoman
Erscheinungsdatum:	20.09.2012
Gewicht:	0,136 kg

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