What to Listen for in the World
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Book Overview
With disciplined lyricism and entirely devoid of technical jargon, Bruce Adolphe's book probes into the heart of such matters as the role of memory and imagination in creative expression, the meaning of inspiration, spirituality in music, the challenge of arts education and how music communicates.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0879100850
ISBN13:9780879100858
Release Date:July 2004
Publisher:Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
Length:106 Pages
Weight:1.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.7" x 8.8"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is a book about music for musicians who don't want to read about music. I completely disagree with the previous reviewer. Perhaps, the book may require some knowledge as a musician to truly be meaningful. Adolphe's non-technical musical meanderings are perfect get-away for someone who is around music all the time. I've owned this book for 5 years and I always come back to it. This book is not a cover-to-cover book, but rather a collection of thoughts about our world and music. Sublime. I have given this book as a gift on several occaisions and each person has been delighted upon reading it.
Beautiful, evocative writing...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I loved this book. You can read it in an hour...or take weeks. It soothes the musician's soul with its words of beauty about our art...and the later pages that deal with specific composers will bring tears to your eyes. I highly recommend this book to all musicians...and all who wish to understand musicians.
A Great Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This book takes all the things you want to say about music and puts it into words. As it contains many short quotes along with chapters, it is a great book for anyone who loves music; even if they don't love reading.
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