Isbn: 9780393330557 - classical music in america: a history (9 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. An opinionated, stimulating account of how classical music failed to establish fruitful roots in America, Classical Music in America chronicles a cultural attitude that has produced many fine artists and striking moments but no institutional or intellectual support to sustain them (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). An admirable, scholarly volume (Times Literary Supplement), this formidable book . shows how American classical music became a performance culture, an ersatz-European showplace for celebrity virtuosos, rather than a native-born genre (The New Yorker). As a comprehensive, convincing analysis of the contemporary dilemma of reconciling European heritage with American vision and a riveting portrait of the century and a half of events and personalities which brought it about, Mr Horowitz s account would be hard to beat (The Economist). Anyone seeking to understand why American classical music has come to so dead an end and wondering how it might yet escape a final descent into cultural irrelevance should read Classical Music in America with close attention (Commentary).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. An opinionated, stimulating account of how classical music failed to establish fruitful roots in America, Classical Music in America chronicles a cultural attitude that has produced many fine artists and striking moments but no institutional or intellectual support to sustain them (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). An admirable, scholarly volume (Times Literary Supplement), this formidable book . shows how American classical music became a performance culture, an ersatz-European showplace for celebrity virtuosos, rather than a native-born genre (The New Yorker). As a comprehensive, convincing analysis of the contemporary dilemma of reconciling European heritage with American vision and a riveting portrait of the century and a half of events and personalities which brought it about, Mr Horowitz s account would be hard to beat (The Economist). Anyone seeking to understand why American classical music has come to so dead an end and wondering how it might yet escape a final descent into cultural irrelevance should read Classical Music in America with close attention (Commentary).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good+. Reissue Edition; First Printing. 6.1 X 1.5 X 9.2 inches; 618 pages; B&W illustrations. Light pencil markings on some pages. Minor creasing on spine. Slightly cocked spine. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1050grams, ISBN:9780393330557.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 624 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorA former New York Times music critic, Joseph Horowitz is the author of ten books exploring the history of American music, including Classical Music in America and Artists in Exile.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'An opinionated, stimulating account of how classical music failed to establish fruitful roots in America,' Classical Music in America chronicles 'a cultural attitude that has produced many fine artists and striking moments-but no institutional or intellectual support to sustain them' (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). 'An admirable, scholarly volume' (Times Literary Supplement), this 'formidable book . shows how American classical music became a 'performance culture,' an ersatz-European showplace for celebrity virtuosos, rather than a native-born genre' (The New Yorker). 'As a comprehensive, convincing analysis of the contemporary dilemma' of reconciling European heritage with American vision 'and a riveting portrait of the century and a half of events and personalities which brought it about, Mr Horowitz's account would be hard to beat' (The Economist). 'Anyone seeking to understand why American classical music has come to so dead an end-and wondering how it might yet escape a final descent into cultural irrelevance-should read Classical Music in America with close attention' (Commentary).…