English diatonic music 1887â1955

Auteur :
Riley, Matthew
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780197684528
Date de publication :
25 mars 2025
Dimensions :
24,0 x 16,8 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
608 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
English Diatonic Music 1887-1955 provides a study of a modern tradition in English art music of the early twentieth century based on the era's focus on diatonicism and its ability to convey metaphysical and mystical feelings. Matthew Riley remaps traditional understandings of this era, emphasizing the importance of convention and craft in its development.