Mahler: A Musical Physiognomy - Paperback

$58.14

Mahler: A Musical Physiognomy - Paperback

Name: Mahler: A Musical Physiognomy - Paperback
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SKU: 9780226007694
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by Theodor W. Adorno

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Book Overview

Theodor W. Adorno goes beyond conventional thematic analysis to gain a more complete understanding of Mahler's music through his character, his social and philosophical background, and his moment in musical history. Adorno examines the composer's works as a continuous and unified development that began with his childhood response to the marches and folk tunes of his native Bohemia.

Since its appearance in 1960 in German, Mahler has established itself as a classic of musical interpretation. Now available in English, the work is presented here in a translation that captures the stylistic brilliance of the original.

Theodor W. Adorno (1903-69), one of the foremost members of the Frankfurt school of critical theory, studied with Alban Berg in Vienna during the late twenties, and was later the director of the Institute of Social Research at the University of Frankfurt from 1956 until his death. His works include Aesthectic Theory, Introduction to the Sociology of Music, The Jargon of Authenticity, Prism, and Philosophy of Modern Music.

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Theodor W. Adorno goes beyond conventional thematic analysis to gain a more compete understanding of Mahler's music through his character, his social and philosophical background, and his moment in musical history. Adorno examines the composer's works as a continuous and unified development that began with his childhood response to the marches and folk tunes of his native Bohemia.

ISBN	9780226007694
Author	Theodor W. Adorno
Publisher	University of Chicago Press
Genre	Young adult
Format	Paperback
Published	August 1996
Language	ENG- English
Pages	188
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print