Performing civility: international competitions in classical music
Auteur :
McCormick, Lisa
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107498297
Date de publication :
1 juin 2017
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,3 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
450 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
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.