Isbn: 9780393330557 - classical music in america: a history (19 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. An opinionated, stimulating account of how classical music failed to establish fruitful roots in America, Classical Music in America chronicles a cultural attitude that has produced many fine artists and striking moments but no institutional or intellectual support to sustain them (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). An admirable, scholarly volume (Times Literary Supplement), this formidable book . shows how American classical music became a performance culture, an ersatz-European showplace for celebrity virtuosos, rather than a native-born genre (The New Yorker). As a comprehensive, convincing analysis of the contemporary dilemma of reconciling European heritage with American vision and a riveting portrait of the century and a half of events and personalities which brought it about, Mr Horowitz s account would be hard to beat (The Economist). Anyone seeking to understand why American classical music has come to so dead an end and wondering how it might yet escape a final descent into cultural irrelevance should read Classical Music in America with close attention (Commentary).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. An opinionated, stimulating account of how classical music failed to establish fruitful roots in America, Classical Music in America chronicles a cultural attitude that has produced many fine artists and striking moments but no institutional or intellectual support to sustain them (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). An admirable, scholarly volume (Times Literary Supplement), this formidable book . shows how American classical music became a performance culture, an ersatz-European showplace for celebrity virtuosos, rather than a native-born genre (The New Yorker). As a comprehensive, convincing analysis of the contemporary dilemma of reconciling European heritage with American vision and a riveting portrait of the century and a half of events and personalities which brought it about, Mr Horowitz s account would be hard to beat (The Economist). Anyone seeking to understand why American classical music has come to so dead an end and wondering how it might yet escape a final descent into cultural irrelevance should read Classical Music in America with close attention (Commentary).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. An opinionated, stimulating account of how classical music failed to establish fruitful roots in America, Classical Music in America chronicles a cultural attitude that has produced many fine artists and striking moments but no institutional or intellectual support to sustain them (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). An admirable, scholarly volume (Times Literary Supplement), this formidable book . shows how American classical music became a performance culture, an ersatz-European showplace for celebrity virtuosos, rather than a native-born genre (The New Yorker). As a comprehensive, convincing analysis of the contemporary dilemma of reconciling European heritage with American vision and a riveting portrait of the century and a half of events and personalities which brought it about, Mr Horowitz s account would be hard to beat (The Economist). Anyone seeking to understand why American classical music has come to so dead an end and wondering how it might yet escape a final descent into cultural irrelevance should read Classical Music in America with close attention (Commentary).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. An opinionated, stimulating account of how classical music failed to establish fruitful roots in America, Classical Music in America chronicles a cultural attitude that has produced many fine artists and striking moments but no institutional or intellectual support to sustain them (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). An admirable, scholarly volume (Times Literary Supplement), this formidable book . shows how American classical music became a performance culture, an ersatz-European showplace for celebrity virtuosos, rather than a native-born genre (The New Yorker). As a comprehensive, convincing analysis of the contemporary dilemma of reconciling European heritage with American vision and a riveting portrait of the century and a half of events and personalities which brought it about, Mr Horowitz s account would be hard to beat (The Economist). Anyone seeking to understand why American classical music has come to so dead an end and wondering how it might yet escape a final descent into cultural irrelevance should read Classical Music in America with close attention (Commentary).…

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 617 pages.

Softcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition thus. Slightly bumped. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Music; Classical; ISBN/EAN: 9780393330557. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 7039.

Paperback. Zustand: Good+. Reissue Edition; First Printing. 6.1 X 1.5 X 9.2 inches; 618 pages; B&W illustrations. Light pencil markings on some pages. Minor creasing on spine. Slightly cocked spine. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Paperback or Softback. Zustand: New. Classical Music in America: A History. Book.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1050grams, ISBN:9780393330557.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 624 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorA former New York Times music critic, Joseph Horowitz is the author of ten books exploring the history of American music, including Classical Music in America and Artists in Exile.

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An opinionated, stimulating account of how classical music failed to establish fruitful roots in America,' Classical Music in America chronicles 'a cultural attitude that has produced many fine artists and striking moments-but no institutional or intellectual support to sustain them' (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). 'An admirable, scholarly volume' (Times Literary Supplement), this 'formidable book . shows how American classical music became a 'performance culture,' an ersatz-European showplace for celebrity virtuosos, rather than a native-born genre' (The New Yorker). 'As a comprehensive, convincing analysis of the contemporary dilemma' of reconciling European heritage with American vision 'and a riveting portrait of the century and a half of events and personalities which brought it about, Mr Horowitz's account would be hard to beat' (The Economist). 'Anyone seeking to understand why American classical music has come to so dead an end-and wondering how it might yet escape a final descent into cultural irrelevance-should read Classical Music in America with close attention' (Commentary).…

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Classical Music in America is a pioneering history by an award-winning scholar and leading authority on American symphonic culture. Joseph Horowitz argues that classical music in the United States is peculiarly performance-driven, and he traces a musical trajectory rising to its peak at the close of the nineteenth century and receding after World War I. He defines the decades of ascendancy as the quest for an American compositional voice, painting vivid vignettes of America's most celebrated performers and such pathbreaking institutions as the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera. He explores a century of decline characterized by illustrious orchestras, conductors, and virtuosos, mostly foreign born, and in a final chapter he exposes a crisis of leadership and suggests new musical directions in our postmodern age. As with his acclaimed cultural histories, Horowitz here fashions a sweeping narrativebacked with personality and incident, textured by literature, sociology, and intellectual historythat freshly illuminates the American experience. 32 pages of illustrations. A splendid read, at once disturbing and illuminating.Gramophone This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 624 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback / softback. Zustand: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Classical Music in America is a pioneering history by an award-winning scholar and leading authority on American symphonic culture. Joseph Horowitz argues that classical music in the United States is peculiarly performance-driven, and he traces a musical trajectory rising to its peak at the close of the nineteenth century and receding after World War I. He defines the decades of ascendancy as the quest for an American compositional voice, painting vivid vignettes of America's most celebrated performers and such pathbreaking institutions as the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera. He explores a century of decline characterized by illustrious orchestras, conductors, and virtuosos, mostly foreign born, and in a final chapter he exposes a crisis of leadership and suggests new musical directions in our postmodern age. As with his acclaimed cultural histories, Horowitz here fashions a sweeping narrativebacked with personality and incident, textured by literature, sociology, and intellectual historythat freshly illuminates the American experience. 32 pages of illustrations. A splendid read, at once disturbing and illuminating.Gramophone This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…