Synopses & Reviews
Exoticism has flourished in western music since the seventeenth century. A blend of familiar and unfamiliar gestures, this vibrant musical language takes the listener beyond the ordinary by evoking foreign cultures and forbidden desires.
In this pioneering collection, distinguished musicologists explore the ways in which western composers have used exotic themes for dramatic and striking effect. Interweaving historical, musical, and cultural perspectives, the contributors examine the compositional use of exotic styles and traditions in the works of artists as diverse as Mozart and George Harrison.
The volume sheds new light on a significant yet largely neglected art form, and it makes a valuable contribution to music history and cultural studies.
Synopsis
A look at the ways western composers from Mozart to George Harrison have used exotic elements in their music.
Synopsis
In a pioneering collection, distinguished musicologists explore the ways in which western composers have used exotic elements for dramatic and striking effect. The volume sheds new light on a significant yet largely neglected art form, and it makes a valuable contribution to music history and cultural studies.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-354) and index. Discography: p. 305-306.