Description: Rethinking Britten [Hardcover] Rupprecht, Philip Product Overview Rethinking Britten offers a fresh portrait of one of the most widely performed composers of the 20th century. In twelve essays, a diverse group of contributors--both established authorities and leading younger voices--explore a significant portion of Benjamin Britten's extensive oeuvre across a range of genres, including opera, song cycle, and concert music. Well informed by earlier writings on the composer's professional career and private life, Rethinking Britten also uncovers many fresh lines of inquiry, from the Lord Chamberlain's last-minute censorship of the Rape of Lucretia libretto to psychoanalytic understandings of Britten's staging of gender roles; from the composer's delight in schoolboy humor to his operatic revival of Purcellian dance rhythms; from his creative responses to Cold-War-era internationalism to his dealings with BBC Television. Each essay blends awareness of overarching contexts with insights into particular expressive achievements. Balancing biographical, archival, and analytic commentary with cultural and historical criticism, Rethinking Britten broadens the interpretive context surrounding all phases of Britten's career and is essential reading for scholars and fans alike. Read more Details Publisher : Oxford University Press; 1st edition (August 29, 2013) Language : English Hardcover : 346 pages ISBN-10 : 0199794804 ISBN-13 : 05 Item Weight : 1.35 pounds Dimensions : 9.2 x 0.8 x 6.4 inches Best Sellers Rank: #8,546,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #7,320 in Music (Books) #18,062 in Music History & Criticism (Books) #7,320 in Music (Books) #18,062 in Music History & Criticism (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0199794804
ISBN10: 0199794804
ISBN13: 9780199794805
EAN: 9780199794805
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Brand: OUP USA
GTIN: 09780199794805
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Rethinking Britten
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2013
Item Height: 0.8 in
Subject: History & Criticism, Genres & Styles / Classical
Item Weight: 22 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Music
Author: Philip Rupprecht
Item Length: 6.4 in
Item Width: 9.2 in
Format: Hardcover
