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Exploring the essence of musical works, this book delves into whether they are discovered or created and the role of recordings in relation to live performances. It examines the nature of musical works, authenticity in performance, and the significance of notational specifications. By addressing various music types, the text tackles issues such as the authentic performance movement, cultural integrity of ethnic music, and the impact of recorded music's dominance over live experiences, offering comprehensive insights into these complex topics.
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Musical Works and Performances, Stephen Davies
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- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- Musical Works and Performances
- Subtitle
- A Philosophical Exploration
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Davies
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780199274116
- Description
- Exploring the essence of musical works, this book delves into whether they are discovered or created and the role of recordings in relation to live performances. It examines the nature of musical works, authenticity in performance, and the significance of notational specifications. By addressing various music types, the text tackles issues such as the authentic performance movement, cultural integrity of ethnic music, and the impact of recorded music's dominance over live experiences, offering comprehensive insights into these complex topics.