Writings on Glass: Essays, Interviews, Criticism

Edited By Richard ; Assistant Editor Robert Flemming Kostelanetz

ISBN 10: 0028646576 / ISBN 13: 9780028646572

Published by Schirmer Books : Simon & Schuster Macmillan, 1997

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Synopsis:

This introduction to Philip Glass's music reflects the belief of Kostelanetz that the avant-garde minimalist is a popular composer. There are detailed analyses of his compositions and particular attention is paid to the composer's musical development. Glass undertook rigorous training at Juilliard and with Nadia Boulanger in Paris but decided early on that he wanted to compose independently, apart from institutions, causing him to become a controversial figure among academic musicians. This work brings together a collection of writings on Philip Glass's work, along with several interviews and a conversation between Glass and sculpter Richard Serra.

About the Author: Richard Kostelanetz has written and edited numerous volumes on music and the arts, including "Nicolas Slonimsky: The First Hundred Years" (1994), "John Cage (ex)plain(ed)" (1996) and the "Frank Zappa Companion" (1997).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Writings on Glass: Essays, Interviews, ...
Publisher: Schirmer Books : Simon & Schuster Macmillan
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket