The Musical Language of Berlioz by Julian Rushton (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Musical Language of Berlioz by Julian Rushton This book is an analytical and critical study of Berliozs unique musical style. It does not undertake to analyse all his works, but rather to separate characteristic elements and observe them in action. Berliozs writings and those of his critics are called upon to help focus the discussion. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is an analytical and critical study of Berliozs unique musical style. It does not undertake to analyse all his works, but rather to separate characteristic elements and observe them in action. Berliozs writings and those of his critics are called upon to help focus the discussion. Part I includes material on the sources of Berliozs idiosyncrasy and a discussion of fundamental pitch elements. Part II pursues this discussion into textural, contrapuntal and orchestral features, and considers melody and rhythm. Part III deals with whole musical forms, vocal and instrumental. The book includes copious musical illustration, much of it analytical reduction, and the expressive purpose of the features analysed is fully considered. The conclusion is that Berliozs musical language is inescapably peculiar, though not necessarily inept; features which seem inexplicable in the light of compositional theory nearly always contribute to the musical and expressive exactness of communication. Author Biography Julian Rushton is Emeritus Professor of Music at the UnivJulian Rushton is Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Leeds (UK) and Chairman of the Editorial Committeeersity of Leeds (UK) and Chairman of the Editorial Committee of Musica Britannica. of Musica Britannica. Table of Contents Part I: 1. Background and education (I): 2. Concerning method and style; 3. Concerning pitch (I): chord and progression; 4. Concerning pitch (2): chromaticism, tonal relations, and modality; 5. Education (2): concerning Catel, the guitar, and works of the 1820s; Part II: 6. Concerning instrumentation; 7. Concerning the bass; 8. Concerning counterpoint, pedal, and fugue; 9. Concerning rhythm; 10. Melody; Part III: 11. Vocal forms: Satz and Ursatz; 12. Formal schemes in instrumental music; 13. The Overture Benvenuto Cellini: an analysis; 14. The figure and the background: Faust in La damnation 15. In Conclusion. Promotional "Headline" This book is an analytical and critical study of Berliozs unique musical style. Description for Bookstore This book is an analytical and critical study of Berliozs unique musical style. It does not undertake to analyse all his works, but rather to separate characteristic elements and observe them in action. Berliozs writings and those of his critics are called upon to help focus the discussion. Description for Library This book is an analytical and critical study of Berliozs unique musical style. It does not undertake to analyse all his works, but rather to separate characteristic elements and observe them in action. Berliozs writings and those of his critics are called upon to help focus the discussion. Details ISBN0521082145 Author Julian Rushton Short Title MUSICAL LANGUAGE OF BERLIOZ Pages 320 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Studies in Music Language English ISBN-10 0521082145 ISBN-13 9780521082143 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 780.924 Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-06-30 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1941 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2008-09-18 AU Release Date 2008-09-18 NZ Release Date 2008-09-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91378015;

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