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Focusing on the alphorn's cultural significance, this book delves into its impact on non-Swiss composers, writers, and artists, highlighting its role as a symbol of the Alps. It explores the instrument's influence in global culture, literature, and the arts, while also examining how the Swiss have embraced the alphorn as a national icon. This comprehensive study offers a unique perspective on the intersection of music, culture, and identity associated with the alphorn.
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The Alphorn through the Eyes of the Classical Composer (B&W), Frances Jones
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The Alphorn through the Eyes of the Classical Composer (B&W)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Frances Jones
- Publisher
- Vernon Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9781648892462
- Category
- Music
- Description
- Focusing on the alphorn's cultural significance, this book delves into its impact on non-Swiss composers, writers, and artists, highlighting its role as a symbol of the Alps. It explores the instrument's influence in global culture, literature, and the arts, while also examining how the Swiss have embraced the alphorn as a national icon. This comprehensive study offers a unique perspective on the intersection of music, culture, and identity associated with the alphorn.