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Music and Space
A systematic and historical investigation into the impact of architectural acoustics on performance practice followed by a study of Handels Messiah
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The book delves into the intriguing paradox of how musical compositions, originally created for specific architectural settings, can endure and adapt through significant changes in performance contexts. Focusing on Handel's work, it examines the interplay between music and space, highlighting the resilience of musical pieces as they transition across different environments and conditions. This exploration sheds light on the broader implications for understanding the relationship between music, architecture, and performance.
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Music and Space, Dorothea Baumann
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- 2011
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- Title
- Music and Space
- Subtitle
- A systematic and historical investigation into the impact of architectural acoustics on performance practice followed by a study of Handels Messiah
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dorothea Baumann
- Publisher
- Peter Lang
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 444
- ISBN13
- 9783034306157
- Description
- The book delves into the intriguing paradox of how musical compositions, originally created for specific architectural settings, can endure and adapt through significant changes in performance contexts. Focusing on Handel's work, it examines the interplay between music and space, highlighting the resilience of musical pieces as they transition across different environments and conditions. This exploration sheds light on the broader implications for understanding the relationship between music, architecture, and performance.