About this title: Philip Brett's groundbreaking writing on Benjamin Britten changed the course of music scholarship in the later twentieth century. This volume is the first to gather in one collection Brett's searching and provocative work on the great British composer. Some of the early essays opened the door to gay studies in music; while the discussions that Brett initiated reinvigorated Britten Studies and inspired a generation of scholars to imagine "the new musicology." Addressing urgent questions of how an artist's sexual, cultural, and personal identity feeds into specific musical texts, Brett examines ...
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Description: VERY GOOD. Crisp, clean, unread paperback with moderate shelfwear/edgewear to the covers and a publisher's mark to one edge-Nice! ! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 11-17-06
ISBN-13:9780520246102ISBN:0520246101
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 11-17-06
ISBN-13:9780520246096ISBN:0520246098
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Pri
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780520246102ISBN:0520246101
Description: New. Philip Brett's groundbreaking writing on Benjamin Britten changed the course of music scholarship in the later twentieth century. This volume gathers Brett's work on the great British composer. It develops a complex understanding of Britten's musical... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF CALIFORNIA PR
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780520246102ISBN:0520246101
Description: "Philip Brett changed the way we hear Britten's music, compelling us to listen anew for its sounding-out of political, sexual, and cultural meanings. Brett's richly detailed historical awareness, his supple and subtle theoretical mind, his sheer musi... read more
Edition: 1st edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of California Press
ISBN-13:9780520246102ISBN:0520246101
Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. "Philip Brett changed the way we hear Britten's music, compelling us to listen anew for its sounding-out of political, sexual, and cultural meanings. Brett's richly detailed historical awareness, his supple and subtle theoretical mind, his sheer musicianship— these are qualities clear on every page of this book. "— Philip Rupprecht, ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 2006-11-17
ISBN-13:9780520246096ISBN:0520246098
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: University Presses of California, Columbia and Pri
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780520246096ISBN:0520246098
Description: New. Philip Brett's groundbreaking writing on Benjamin Britten changed the course of music scholarship in the later twentieth century. This volume gathers Brett's work on the great British composer. It develops a complex understanding of Britten's musical... read more
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Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. "Philip Brett changed the way we hear Britten's music, compelling us to listen anew for its sounding-out of political, sexual, and cultural meanings. Brett's richly detailed historical awareness, his supple and subtle theoretical mind, his sheer musicianship— these are qualities clear on every page of this book. "— Philip Rupprecht, ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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