Music as an Art begins by examining music through a philosophical lens, engaging in discussions about tonality, music and the moral life, music and cognitive science and German idealism, as well as recalling the author's struggle to encourage his students to distinguish the qualities of good music. Scruton then explainsvia erudite chapters on Schubert, Britten, Rameau, opera and filmhow we can develop greater judgement in music, recognizing both good taste and bad, establishing musical values, as well as musical pleasures.
Music as an Art begins by examining music through a philosophical lens, engaging in discussions about tonality, music and the moral life, music and cognitive science and German idealism, as well as recalling the author's struggle to encourage his students to distinguish the qualities of good music. Scruton then explainsvia erudite chapters on Schubert, Britten, Rameau, opera and filmhow we can develop greater judgement in music, recognizing both good taste and bad, establishing musical values, as well as musical pleasures.
Music as an Art
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ISBN-13: | 9781472955715 |
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Publisher: | Bloomsbury USA |
Publication date: | 11/06/2018 |
Pages: | 272 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.10(d) |