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Despite their name, the silent films of the early cinematic era
were frequently accompanied by music and other sound elements of
many kinds, including mechanical instruments, live performers, and
audience sing-alongs. The 12 chapters in this concise book explore
the multitude of functions filled by music in the rapidly changing
context of the silent film era, as the concept of cinema itself
developed. Examples are drawn from around the globe and across the
history of silent film, both during the classic era of silent film
and later uses of the silent format. With contributors drawn from
film studies and music disciplines, and including both senior and
emerging scholars, Music and Sound in Silent Film offers an
essential introduction to the origins of film music and the
cinematic art form.
Despite their name, the silent films of the early cinematic era
were frequently accompanied by music and other sound elements of
many kinds, including mechanical instruments, live performers, and
audience sing-alongs. The 12 chapters in this concise book explore
the multitude of functions filled by music in the rapidly changing
context of the silent film era, as the concept of cinema itself
developed. Examples are drawn from around the globe and across the
history of silent film, both during the classic era of silent film
and later uses of the silent format. With contributors drawn from
film studies and music disciplines, and including both senior and
emerging scholars, Music and Sound in Silent Film offers an
essential introduction to the origins of film music and the
cinematic art form.
France has a long and rich music history that has had a
far-reaching impact upon music and cultures around the world. This
accessible Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the
music of France. With chapters on a range of music genres,
internationally renowned authors survey music-making from the early
middle ages to the present day. The first part provides a complete
chronological history structured around key historical events. The
second part considers opera and ballet and their institutions and
works, and the third part explores traditional and popular music.
In the final part, contributors analyse five themes and topics,
including the early church and its institutions, manuscript
sources, the musical aesthetics of the Siecle des Lumieres, and
music at the court during the ancien regime. Illustrated with
photographs and music examples, this book will be essential reading
for both students and music lovers."
France has a long and rich music history that has had a
far-reaching impact upon music and cultures around the world. This
accessible Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the
music of France. With chapters on a range of music genres,
internationally renowned authors survey music-making from the early
middle ages to the present day. The first part provides a complete
chronological history structured around key historical events. The
second part considers opera and ballet and their institutions and
works, and the third part explores traditional and popular music.
In the final part, contributors analyse five themes and topics,
including the early church and its institutions, manuscript
sources, the musical aesthetics of the Siecle des Lumieres, and
music at the court during the ancien regime. Illustrated with
photographs and music examples, this book will be essential reading
for both students and music lovers."
La Mer stands at the center of Debussy's achievement. Described by the composer as "a seascape without figures," it is arguably the greatest and most original French symphony. In this study, La Mer is considered in the context of Debussy's personal and musical development. Detailed discussion of performance styles draw on current recordings, and two analytical chapters trace the growth of ideas through the work. Studies of rhythm, motif and tonality show how Debussy generates "narratives" across the three movements.
Often considered the father of twentieth-century music, Debussy was a visionary whose influence is still felt. This Companion offers new insights into Debussy's character, his environment and his music, including challenging views of the roles of nature and eroticism in his life and music. While works in all genres are discussed, they are considered through the themes of sonority, rhythm, tonality and form, with closing chapters considering the performance and reception of his music in the first years of the new century.
La Mer stands at the center of Debussy's achievement. Described by
the composer as "a seascape without figures," it is arguably the
greatest and most original French symphony. In this study, La Mer
is considered in the context of Debussy's personal and musical
development. Detailed discussion of performance styles draw on
current recordings, and two analytical chapters trace the growth of
ideas through the work. Studies of rhythm, motif and tonality show
how Debussy generates "narratives" across the three movements.
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