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From prehistoric bone flutes to Confucian bell-sets, from ancient
divination to his beloved qin, this book presents translations of
thirteen seminal essays on musical subjects by Jao Tsung-i. In
language as elegant and refined as the ancient texts he so admired,
his journey takes readers through Buddhist incantation, the
philosophy of musical instruments, acoustical numerology, lyric
poetry, historical and sociological contexts, manuscript studies,
dance choreography, repertoire formulation, and opera texts. His
voice is authoritative and intimate, the expert crafting his
arguments, both accessible and sophisticated, succinct and richly
tapestried; and concealed within a deft modesty is a thinker
privileging us with his most profound observation. The musician's
musician, the scholar's scholar, bold yet cautious, flamboyant yet
restrained, a man for all seasons, a harmoniousness of time and
place.
The British musical in its formative years has appeared in
strikingly different guises: from the lasting hits of Oliver!, and
Me and My Girl, to the successes of The Dancing Years, Bless the
Bride and Expresso Bongo. This authoritative study traces what made
these shows successes in the West End and how their qualities
define a uniquely British interpretation of the genre. Cultural,
sociological and political influences entwine with close reading of
the dramatic and musical elements of this repertory to reveal a
fascinating web of connections and contrasts between the times, the
shows and the people who made them. Through detailed case studies,
such as of The Boy Friend and Bitter Sweet, the rich individuality
of each West End work is spotlighted, posing vital questions and
intriguing answers as to what a British musical can be.
Interdisciplinary in nature, this study brings together all the
core materials to discover this period in the story of the British
musical. Reviewing the Situation is insightful and lively, an
invaluable resource for students and scholars of musical theatre
and all those theatregoers drawn to the power of these classic
British shows.
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Trouble Bored
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Matthew Ryan Lowery; Cover design or artwork by Scott White
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