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    A Sense of Direction: Pilgrimage for the Restless and the Hopeful

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Minimalists

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Book News Annotation:

Discusses the lives, work, artistic roots, and impact of American minimalist composers, particularly Philip Glass and Steve Reich, but also their predecessors La Monte Young and Terry Riley, and their successors John Adams ad Meredith Monk. Also considers European counterparts such as Michael Nyman. Louis Andriessen, and Arvo Part.
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Synopsis:

Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late twentieth century has produced, appealing to the widest possible audience — fans of rock, jazz and classical music. It is an ecstatic and vibrant movement, combining classical, popular and non-Western elements to create a style that restores the severed link between composer and audience. The movement is surveyed here from its beginnings, through a study of its principal American exponents — La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich and Philip Glass — and on to the 'post-minimalism' of John Adams, Michael Nyman, Louis Andriessen and Arvo Part.

Synopsis:

This study explores the minimalist style of music. It details its beginnings, focuses on its major exponents, Steve Reich and Philip Glass, and reviews its broader influences both in the USA and Europe. Musical discussion is contextualized within the lives and development of each major artist.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 228) and index. Discography: p. 229-232.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780714833811
Author:
Schwartz, K. Robert
Publisher:
Phaidon Press, Incorporated
Location:
London :
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Music
Subject:
History & Criticism - By Composer
Subject:
Composers & Musicians - Classical Composers
Subject:
Composers
Subject:
Collections
Subject:
Minimal art
Subject:
Music -- United States -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
Subject:
Minimal music.
Edition Description:
Discography: p. 229-232.
Series:
20th Century Composers
Series Volume:
104-252
Publication Date:
May 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8.75x6.23x.80 in. 1.42 lbs.
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Product details 240 pages Phaidon Press - English 9780714833811 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late twentieth century has produced, appealing to the widest possible audience — fans of rock, jazz and classical music. It is an ecstatic and vibrant movement, combining classical, popular and non-Western elements to create a style that restores the severed link between composer and audience. The movement is surveyed here from its beginnings, through a study of its principal American exponents — La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich and Philip Glass — and on to the 'post-minimalism' of John Adams, Michael Nyman, Louis Andriessen and Arvo Part.
"Synopsis" by , This study explores the minimalist style of music. It details its beginnings, focuses on its major exponents, Steve Reich and Philip Glass, and reviews its broader influences both in the USA and Europe. Musical discussion is contextualized within the lives and development of each major artist.
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