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Charles Ives's Concord: Essays after a Sonata (Music in American Life),New
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In 1921, insurance executive Charles Ives sent out copies of a piano sonata to two hundred strangers. Laden with dissonant chords, complex rhythm, and a seemingly chaotic structure, the socalled Concord Sonata confounded the recipients, as did the accompanying book, Essays before a Sonata.Kyle Gann merges exhaustive research with his own experience as a composer to reveal the Concord Sonata and the essays in full. Diffracting the twinned works into their essential aspects, Gann lays out the historical context that produced Ives's masterpiece and illuminates the arguments Ives himself explored in the Essays. Gann also provides a movementbymovement analysis of the work's harmonic structure and compositional technique; connects the sonata to Ives works that share parts of its material; and compares the 1921 version of the Concord with its 1947 revision to reveal important aspects of Ives's creative process.A tour de force of critical, theoretical, and historical thought, Charles Ives's Concord provides nothing less than the first comprehensive consideration of a work at the heart of twentieth century American music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of Charles Ives's Concord: Essays after a Sonata? A: The book primarily explores Charles Ives's Concord Sonata and its accompanying Essays before a Sonata, providing a detailed analysis of their historical context, compositional techniques, and significance in American music.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Kyle Gann, who combines extensive research with his experience as a composer to deliver insights on Ives's works.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This product is the First Edition of Charles Ives's Concord: Essays after a Sonata.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 464 pages, offering a comprehensive examination of Ives's music.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as New, ensuring that you receive a pristine copy.
- Q: When was this book published? A: Charles Ives's Concord: Essays after a Sonata was published on September 3, 2021.
- Q: Is there a movement-by-movement analysis in the book? A: Yes, Kyle Gann provides a movement-by-movement analysis of the Concord Sonata, detailing its harmonic structure and compositional techniques.
- Q: Does the book include comparisons between different versions of the Concord Sonata? A: Yes, the book compares the 1921 version of the Concord Sonata with its 1947 revision to highlight key elements of Ives's creative process.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under History & Criticism, focusing on music and its theoretical aspects.