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Minimalists (20th Century Composers) Book

Minimalism is a style of music from the late-twentieth century, which is always under controversies. This book offers an overview of Minimalism aimed at a general public, traces the lives of the Minimalist composers, discusses their significant works, and examines the artistic milieu from which they emerged.Read More

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  • TheBookPeople

    This accessible yet informative book, the first in its area aimed at a general readership, offers a unique overview of the controversial musical style of Minimalism - a name originally attributed to the movement as a derogatory term, in the same way as Impressionism was first derisively labelled by art critics. Minimalism, perhaps best represented by the American composers Steve Reich and Philip Glass, has always had a mixed reception and is both reviled and revered in equal measure. This book looks at the development of this notorious style and discusses the conflicting opinions surrounding it, while considering the music itself and those that create it within their social, cultural and historical contexts.

  • Blackwell

    Minimalism is arguably the most popular style of concert music that the late twentieth century has produced, appealing to the widest possible audience -- fans of rock, jazz and classical music. It is an ecstatic and vibrant movement...

  • Foyles

    A survey of this controversial and distinctive style of concert music.

  • 0714847739
  • 9780714847733
  • K.Robert Schwartz
  • 1 March 2008
  • Phaidon Press Ltd
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 240
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