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Discover 'Ways of Hearing,' a groundbreaking anthology that brings together a diverse array of voices, including renowned musicians, artists, scientists, and thinkers. This compelling collection delves into the profound impact of music on personal and collective experience. Engage with reflections from luminaries such as Gustavo Dudamel and Ruth Bader Ginsburg as they share how their favorite music has shaped their lives and creative journeys. Through a rich tapestry of personal essays, interviews, and uniquely composed poetry, 'Ways of Hearing' explores a vast range of musical genres—from classical operas to innovative jazz and contemporary sounds—highlighting the universal language of music.
In this inspiring volume, readers will enjoy Pico Iyer's insightful musings on Handel and Arnold Steinhardt's interpretations of Beethoven's masterworks, alongside contributions that examine contemporary themes and connections through sound. Each section, decorated with evocative poetry, invites you to explore the ways music not only resonates but also transforms our understanding of ourselves and each other. This anthology recognizes music as a vital force in culture, making it a must-read for anyone passionate about the arts, creativity, and the stories behind the songs we love.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780691204475 | Format: Trade binding | Year: 2021 | Publisher: Princeton University Press.
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: 9780691204475
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An outstanding anthology in which notable musicians, artists, scientists, thinkers, poets, and more— from Gustavo Dudamel and Carrie Mae Weems to Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Paul Muldoon—explore the influence of music on their lives and work
What happens when extraordinary creative spirits — musicians, poets, critics, and scholars, as well as an architect, a visual artist, a filmmaker, a scientist, and a legendary Supreme Court justice—are asked to reflect on their favourite music? The result is Ways of Hearing, a diverse collection that explores the ways music shapes us and our shared culture. These acts of musical witness bear fruit through personal essays, conversations and interviews, improvisatory meditations, poetry, and visual art. They sound the depths of a remarkable range of musical genres, including opera, jazz, bluegrass, and concert music both classical and contemporary.
This expansive volume spans styles and subjects, including Pico Iyer’s meditations on Handel, Arnold Steinhardt’s thoughts on Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge, and Laurie Anderson and Edgar Choueiri’s manifesto for spatial music. Richard Powers discusses the one thing about music he’s never told anyone, Daphne Brooks draws sonic connections between Toni Morrison and Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg reveals what she thinks is the sexiest duet in opera. Poems interspersed throughout further expand how we can imagine and respond to music. Ways of Hearing is a book for our times that celebrates the infinite ways music enhances our lives.
Contributors include: Laurie Anderson, Jamie Barton, Daphne Brook
In this inspiring volume, readers will enjoy Pico Iyer's insightful musings on Handel and Arnold Steinhardt's interpretations of Beethoven's masterworks, alongside contributions that examine contemporary themes and connections through sound. Each section, decorated with evocative poetry, invites you to explore the ways music not only resonates but also transforms our understanding of ourselves and each other. This anthology recognizes music as a vital force in culture, making it a must-read for anyone passionate about the arts, creativity, and the stories behind the songs we love.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9780691204475 | Format: Trade binding | Year: 2021 | Publisher: Princeton University Press.
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: 9780691204475
Format: Trade binding
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An outstanding anthology in which notable musicians, artists, scientists, thinkers, poets, and more— from Gustavo Dudamel and Carrie Mae Weems to Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Paul Muldoon—explore the influence of music on their lives and work
What happens when extraordinary creative spirits — musicians, poets, critics, and scholars, as well as an architect, a visual artist, a filmmaker, a scientist, and a legendary Supreme Court justice—are asked to reflect on their favourite music? The result is Ways of Hearing, a diverse collection that explores the ways music shapes us and our shared culture. These acts of musical witness bear fruit through personal essays, conversations and interviews, improvisatory meditations, poetry, and visual art. They sound the depths of a remarkable range of musical genres, including opera, jazz, bluegrass, and concert music both classical and contemporary.
This expansive volume spans styles and subjects, including Pico Iyer’s meditations on Handel, Arnold Steinhardt’s thoughts on Beethoven’s Grosse Fuge, and Laurie Anderson and Edgar Choueiri’s manifesto for spatial music. Richard Powers discusses the one thing about music he’s never told anyone, Daphne Brooks draws sonic connections between Toni Morrison and Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg reveals what she thinks is the sexiest duet in opera. Poems interspersed throughout further expand how we can imagine and respond to music. Ways of Hearing is a book for our times that celebrates the infinite ways music enhances our lives.
Contributors include: Laurie Anderson, Jamie Barton, Daphne Brook