Rethinking Britten offers a fresh portrait of one of the most
widely performed composers of the 20th century. In twelve essays, a
diverse group of contributors--both established authorities and
leading younger voices--explore a significant portion of Benjamin
Britten's extensive oeuvre across a range of genres, including
opera, song cycle, and concert music. Well informed by earlier
writings on the composer's professional career and private life,
Rethinking Britten also uncovers many fresh lines of inquiry, from
the Lord Chamberlain's last-minute censorship of the Rape of
Lucretia libretto to psychoanalytic understandings of Britten's
staging of gender roles; from the composer's delight in schoolboy
humor to his operatic revival of Purcellian dance rhythms; from his
creative responses to Cold-War-era internationalism to his dealings
with BBC Television. Each essay blends awareness of overarching
contexts with insights into particular expressive achievements.
Balancing biographical, archival, and analytic commentary with
cultural and historical criticism, Rethinking Britten broadens the
interpretive context surrounding all phases of Britten's career and
is essential reading for scholars and fans alike.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
