Performing civility: international competitions in classical music
Auteur :
McCormick, Lisa
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107100862
Date de publication :
23 sept. 2015
Dimensions :
23,5 x 16,2 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
580 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Lisa McCormick considers the history of classical music competitions and their role in society by examining their highlights and ongoing controversies. She explains why, despite a widespread belief that performances cannot be ranked, aspiring musicians still enter them, professionals still judge them, and audiences still invest emotionally in the results.