The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Softcover

Holoman, D. Kern

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199760284 ISBN 13: 9780199760282

Publisher: OUP USA, 2012

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Title: Orchestra <>Binding: Paperback <>Author: D Kern Holoman <>Publisher: Oxford University Press

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Review:

"The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction is a savvy, modern, and entertaining introduction to the 21st-century world of orchestras. It combines an insider's perspective with a general overview of the subject-definitely a must for all music lovers." --Alan Gilbert, music director, New York Philharmonic

"The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction should be required reading for everyone who cares about classical music in today's world. Presented in a refreshingly nontraditional format, Holoman's book is absolutely comprehensive, brimming with surprising insight, wit and vibrancy. Perhaps inspired by the words of the philosopher Seneca whom he quotes-'True pleasure is serious business'-the author succeeds in making a serious and important subject a complete pleasure to explore in this superb book."--JoAnn Falletta, Music Director, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Virginia Symphony; Principal Conductor, Ulster Orchestra

"Holoman's series of witty quips, anecdotes, and one-liners will keep one reading to the book's much too rapid conclusion." -- Music Media Monthly

About the Author:

D. Kern Holoman is Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of California, Davis, and conductor emeritus of the UCD Symphony Orchestra.

About this edition

• Publisher: OUP USA
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0199760284
• ISBN 13: 9780199760282
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168