The Exotic In Western Music (Paperback, New)

Exoticism has flourished in western music since the seventeenth century. A blend of familiar and unfamiliar gestures, this vibrant musical language takes the listener beyond the ordinary by evoking foreign cultures and forbidden desires.
In this pioneering collection, distinguished musicologists explore the ways in which western composers have used exotic themes for dramatic and striking effect. Interweaving historical, musical, and cultural perspectives, the contributors examine the compositional use of exotic styles and traditions in the works of artists as diverse as Mozart and George Harrison.
The volume sheds new light on a significant yet largely neglected art form, and it makes a valuable contribution to music history and cultural studies.

General

Imprint:	Northeastern University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	1998
First published:	December 1997
Editors:	Jonathan Bellman
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 34mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	416
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-55553-319-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > General Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > General Promotions
LSN:	1-55553-319-1
Barcode:	9781555533199

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