The art of performance /
Schenker, Heinrich, 1868-1935.
The art of performance / Heinrich Schenker ; edited by Heribert Esser ; translated by Irene Schreier Scott. - New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2002. - xxvii, 101 p. : facsims., music ; 24 cm.
Originally published: 2000.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-97) and index.
Schenker was one of the most influential music theorists of the 20th century. In this essay, he turns his attention to the performer's role, arguing that the cult of the virtuoso has led to an overemphasis on technical display.
Specialized.
Translated from the German.
9780195151510 (pbk.) : £12.99 0195151518 (pbk.) : £12.99
Music--Performance.
781.4'3
The art of performance / Heinrich Schenker ; edited by Heribert Esser ; translated by Irene Schreier Scott. - New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2002. - xxvii, 101 p. : facsims., music ; 24 cm.
Originally published: 2000.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-97) and index.
Schenker was one of the most influential music theorists of the 20th century. In this essay, he turns his attention to the performer's role, arguing that the cult of the virtuoso has led to an overemphasis on technical display.
Specialized.
Translated from the German.
9780195151510 (pbk.) : £12.99 0195151518 (pbk.) : £12.99
Music--Performance.
781.4'3