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The Music and Music Theory of Paul Hindemith (Hardcover)
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The Music and Music Theory of Paul Hindemith (Hardcover)
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A detailed study of the well-known, yet poorly understood, music
theory of composer Paul Hindemith (1895-1963). The music theory of
composer Paul Hindemith (1895-1963), originally entitled
Unterweisung im Tonsatz, is well known, yet poorly understood. This
book provides a critical engagement with Hindemith's Unterweisung,
particularly concerning its relationship to existing acoustic music
theories. By examining different Unterweisung-versions, it charts
the evolution of Hindemith's use of language and mode of
communication, including his reference to polytonality, atonality,
Fuxian species counterpoint, and avoidance of existing music for
his examples. It also elaborates the source material on which the
theory is based, using a reconstruction of Hindemith's personal
library. Central to the book is the relationship of Hindemith's
Unterweisung to his compositional practice. Hindemith's fascination
with the challenges of music theory falls into a middle period in
his oeuvre, enabling profitable comparisons with his compositional
practice both before and after his theory-making. The book also
comprises a detailed discussion of Hindemith's theoretical and
compositional legacy. Beginning with an overview of existing
polemics, it draws together unpublished materials from the Yale
Hindemith Institute with reminiscences from former students to
construct an Unterweisung reception history. The book shows that,
while many areas of Hindemith's theory have been overtaken by
recent interests in music theory that relate to cognition and
geometry, his influence has been deeply felt. SIMON DESBRUSLAIS is
Lecturer in Music and Director of Performance at the University of
Hull and an internationally acclaimed trumpet soloist.
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