
x 429p thick paperback, still well preserved, light traces of use, a decent copy, this copy published in the year 1981
This collection investigates the structural and aesthetic properties of concertos and choral works through the lens of formal musical analysis. Sir Donald Francis Tovey, a renowned musicologist and composer, utilizes his extensive background in performance and theory to deconstruct the compositional logic of major works. The text argues that understanding the internal architecture of a piece is essential for both the performer and the listener to grasp the composer's intent.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Musicologists and students of music theory frequently cite Tovey’s work as a foundational text for formal analysis. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires a high level of musical literacy to fully comprehend.
Page Count:
456
Publication Date:
1989-05-18
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193151499
ISBN-13:
9780193151499
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