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Maximum Clarity And Other Writings On Music
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Described By New York Times Critic John Rockwell As One Of The Best Nonfamous Composers This Country Has To Offer, Ben Johnston Reconceives Familiar Idiomsranging From Neoclassicism And Serialism To Jazz And Southern Hymnodyusing Just Intonation. Johnston Studied With Darius Milhaud, Harry Partch, And John Cage, And Is Best Known For His String Quartet No. 4, A Complex Series Of Variations On Amazing Grace.This Collection Spans Forty Years And Brings Together Fortyone Of Johnston'S Most Important Writings, Including Many Rare And Several Previously Unpublished Selections. They Include Position Papers, Theoretical Treatises, Program Notes, Historical Reflections, Lectures, Excerpts From Interviews, And Letters, And They Cover A Broad Spectrum Of Concernsfrom The Technical Exegesis Of Microtonality To The Personal And The Broadly Humanistic. A Discography Of Commercially Available Recordings Of Johnston'S Music Closes Out The Collection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Maximum Clarity' and Other Writings on Music? A: 'Maximum Clarity' features writings by Ben Johnston that explore various musical idioms, including neoclassicism, serialism, jazz, and southern hymnody, emphasizing the use of just intonation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Maximum Clarity' is Ben Johnston, an acclaimed composer known for his innovative approaches to music.
- Q: What type of content can I find in this collection? A: The collection includes position papers, theoretical treatises, program notes, historical reflections, lectures, excerpts from interviews, and letters spanning forty years of Johnston's work.
- Q: Is 'Maximum Clarity' suitable for beginners in music? A: While the book contains complex musical ideas, it can be insightful for beginners interested in advanced concepts of music theory and composition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 328 pages, providing an extensive look at Ben Johnston's writings and thoughts on music.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Maximum Clarity' is published in hardcover, ensuring durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'Maximum Clarity' published? A: The book was published on December 11, 2006.
- Q: Does the book contain previously unpublished writings? A: Yes, 'Maximum Clarity' features several rare and previously unpublished selections among its forty-one writings.
- Q: What musical concepts does Ben Johnston address in this book? A: Johnston addresses a broad spectrum of musical concerns, including microtonality, composition techniques, and historical reflections on music.
- Q: Is there a discography included in the book? A: Yes, the collection concludes with a discography of commercially available recordings of Ben Johnston's music.