The Practice of Performance: Studies in Musical Interpretation - Softcover

Rink, John

 
9780521619394: The Practice of Performance: Studies in Musical Interpretation

Synopsis

The twelve essays in this volume reflect the most important trends in the study of musical performance.

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Review

'This is one of those books so rich and rewarding as to strongly resist precis and summary judgement.' Jonathan Dunsby, Musicae Scientiae

'...thought-provoking content and for the wide range of issues addressed within the area of performance studies.' Sarah Martin, Music Analysis

' ... a worthwhile addition to scholarly collections'. Notes (Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association)

' ... a significant contribution to the literature on the psychology and semantics of performance, and the relationship between analysis and performance.' Music Teacher

Book Description

The twelve essays in this volume reflect the most important trends in the study of musical performance. Three areas are investigated: the psychology of performance, the semantics of performance, and the relation between performance and analysis. Individual chapters address such topics as musical expression, musical motion, the role of practice, the projection of meaning, performance as a dramatic narrative, and analysis through performance. There are several distinguished performers among the contributors.

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ISBN 10:  0521453747 ISBN 13:  9780521453745
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995
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