John Williams: Changing the Culture of the Classical Guitar - Performance, perception, education and construction (Paperback)

This book assesses the influence and reception of many different forms of guitar playing upon the classical guitar and more specifically through the prism of John Williams. Beginning with an examination of Andres Segovia and his influence upon Williams' life's work, a further three incisive chapters cover key areas such as performance, perception, education and construction, considering social and cultural contexts of the guitar over the past century. A final chapter on new directions in classical guitar examines the change in reception of the instrument from the mid-1970s to the present day, and Williams' impact upon what might be termed 'standard classical guitar repertoire'. With in-depth discussion of the cultural and perceptual impact of Williams' more daring crossover projects and numerous musical examples, this is an informative reference for all classical guitar practitioners, as well as scholars and researchers of guitar studies, reception studies, cultural musicology and performance studies. An online lecture by the author and a transcript of the author's interview with John Williams are also available as e-resources.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Research in Music
Release date:	December 2020
First published:	2019
Authors:	Michael O'Toole
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	214
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-73038-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > 20th century music Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments > Guitar Books > Music > Composers & musicians Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments > Guitar Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > 20th century music
LSN:	0-367-73038-3
Barcode:	9780367730383

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