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Discover the profound insights of Theodor W. Adorno in the newly translated collections, Moments musicaux and Theory of New Music. This remarkable publication presents Adorno's first complete English translations, bringing to light his extensive essays and philosophical reflections on music, art, and aesthetics. Ideal for musicologists, philosophers, and anyone passionate about understanding the intersection of music and critical theory, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge. The essays in Moments musicaux, written between 1928 and 1962, evoke parallels to Schubert's famous cycle, highlighting Adorno's lyrical reflections on music past and present. His deep analyses reflect a commitment to applying rigorous philosophical inquiry to music study, making it an essential read for students and scholars alike. In Theory of New Music, delve into Adorno's thoughts on composition, reception, and analysis of contemporary music from 1929 to 1955, revealing the mind of a thinker who stood at the forefront of musical philosophy while simultaneously charting the course for modern music understanding. Shipping is free on this item, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Please note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Brand new condition, ISBN 9780857427090, published in 2022 by Gazebo Books. Don't miss your chance to own this comprehensive collection that reveals the intricate relationship between Adorno's philosophy and music theory.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857427090
Year: 2022
Publisher: Gazebo Books
Description:
Night Music presents the first complete English translations of two collections of texts compiled by German philosopher and musicologist Adorno — Moments musicaux, containing essays written between 1928 and 1962, and Theory of New Music, a group of texts written between 1929 and 1955.
In Moments musicaux, Adorno echoes Schubert’s eponymous cycle, with its emphasis on aphorism, and offers lyrical reflections on music of the past and his own time. The essays include extended aesthetic analyses that demonstrate Adorno’s aim to apply high philosophical standards to the study of music.
Theory of New Music, as its title indicates, presents Adorno’s thoughts and theories on the composition, reception, and analysis of the music that was being written around him. His extensive philosophical writing ultimately prevented him from pursuing the compositional career he had once envisaged, but his view of the modern music of the time is not simply that of a theorist, but clearly also that of a composer. Though his advocacy of the Second Viennese School, comprising composer Arnold Schoenberg and his pupils, is well known, many of his writings in this field have remained obscure.
Collected in their entirety for the first time in English, the insightful texts in Night Music show the breadth of Adorno’s musical understanding and reveal an overlooked side to this significant thinker.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857427090
Year: 2022
Publisher: Gazebo Books
Description:
Night Music presents the first complete English translations of two collections of texts compiled by German philosopher and musicologist Adorno — Moments musicaux, containing essays written between 1928 and 1962, and Theory of New Music, a group of texts written between 1929 and 1955.
In Moments musicaux, Adorno echoes Schubert’s eponymous cycle, with its emphasis on aphorism, and offers lyrical reflections on music of the past and his own time. The essays include extended aesthetic analyses that demonstrate Adorno’s aim to apply high philosophical standards to the study of music.
Theory of New Music, as its title indicates, presents Adorno’s thoughts and theories on the composition, reception, and analysis of the music that was being written around him. His extensive philosophical writing ultimately prevented him from pursuing the compositional career he had once envisaged, but his view of the modern music of the time is not simply that of a theorist, but clearly also that of a composer. Though his advocacy of the Second Viennese School, comprising composer Arnold Schoenberg and his pupils, is well known, many of his writings in this field have remained obscure.
Collected in their entirety for the first time in English, the insightful texts in Night Music show the breadth of Adorno’s musical understanding and reveal an overlooked side to this significant thinker.