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A sharp critique of renowned composers and their works from the 19th and 20th centuries, this book poses provocative questions that challenge conventional perceptions of classical music. Readers are invited to explore humorous and scathing insights, uncovering the absurdities and eccentricities of famous pieces and their creators. With a unique blend of wit and analysis, the text includes an "Invecticon" for readers to decode the playful invectives and discover the full context behind each pointed remark, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Lexicon of Musical Invective, Nicolas Slonimsky
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- Released
- 2000
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- Subtitle
- Critical Assaults on Composers Since Beethoven's Time
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nicolas Slonimsky
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780393320091
- Series
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- A sharp critique of renowned composers and their works from the 19th and 20th centuries, this book poses provocative questions that challenge conventional perceptions of classical music. Readers are invited to explore humorous and scathing insights, uncovering the absurdities and eccentricities of famous pieces and their creators. With a unique blend of wit and analysis, the text includes an "Invecticon" for readers to decode the playful invectives and discover the full context behind each pointed remark, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.