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Holst: The Planets (Cambridge Music Handbooks)
by Richard Greene

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Publisher Comments:

This book is the first comprehensive guide to Holst's orchestral suite The Planets. It considers the music in detail and places the work in its historical context, describing the circumstances of its composition and its meteoric rise to popular acclaim. Starting with Holst's particular interest in astrology, Greene reveals a profound statement of human character and Holst's own psychological journey toward the mystical state. Using parallels in the verbal and visual arts, Greene weaves here a fascinating tale of musical communication.

Synopsis:

The first comprehensive guide to Holst??'s orchestral suite considers the music in detail and places the work in its historical context.

Synopsis:

This book is the first comprehensive guide to Holst's orchestral suite The Planets. It considers the music in detail and places the work in its historical context, describing the circumstances of its composition and its meteoric rise to popular acclaim. Starting with Holst's particular interest in astrology, Greene reveals a profound statement of human character and Holst's own psychological journey toward the mystical state. Using parallels in the verbal and visual arts, Greene weaves here a fascinating tale of musical communication.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-98) and index.
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements; Introduction: musical character and a theory of musical rhetoric; 1. Holst and the two Londons; 2. Genesis; 3. Reception; 4. The character plots (1): Mars to Mercury; 5. The character plots (2): Jupiter to Neptune; 6. On becoming The Planets: the overall design; Epilogue; Appendices; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780521456333
Subtitle:
The Planets
Editor:
Greene, Richard
Editor:
Rushton, Julian
Author:
Greene, Richard
Author:
Rushton, Julian
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Location:
Cambridge England ;
Subject:
Astronomy
Subject:
Classical
Subject:
Holst, gustav, 1874-1934
Subject:
Holst, Gustav
Subject:
General Music
Subject:
Genres & Styles - Classical
Subject:
Holst, Gustav, --1874-1934.--Planets
Series:
Cambridge Music Handbooks
Series Volume:
no. A-669
Publication Date:
March 1995
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
16 music examples
Pages:
110
Dimensions:
8.47x5.39x.37 in. .30 lbs.
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