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Anthropologist Georgina Born presents one of the first ethnographies of a powerful western cultural organization, the renowned Institut de Recherche et de Coordination Acoustique/Musique (IRCAM) in Paris. As a yearlong participantobserver, Born studied the social and cultural economy of an institution for research and production of avantgarde and computer music. She gives a unique portrait of IRCAMs composers, computer scientists, technicians, and secretaries, interrogating the effects of the cultural philosophy of the controversial avantgarde composer, Pierre Boulez, who directed the institute until 1992.Born depicts a major artistic institution trying to maintain its status and legitimacy in an era increasingly dominated by market forces, and in a volatile political and cultural climate. She illuminates the erosion of the legitimacy of art and science in the face of growing commercial and political pressures. By tracing how IRCAM has tried to accomodate these pressures while preserving its autonomy, Born reveals the contradictory effects of institutionalizing an avantgarde.Contrary to those who see postmodernism representing an accord between high and popular culture, Born stresses the continuities between modernism and postmodernism and how postmodernism itself embodies an implicit antagonism toward popular culture.
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I appreciate what this book offers about the institutionalization of the avant-garde, but some parts felt overly academic for my taste. It’s definitely packed with information if you're into music theory, but it took me a while to get through. Still, worth it for the dedicated reader!
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Sara Johnson
Not what I expected from Boulez's era
I was disappointed with this book. The analysis felt too niche and lacked the engaging storytelling I hoped for. It also took longer than expected to arrive, which added to my frustration. Perhaps more suited for hardcore fans than casual readers like me.
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Elena Martinez
A Deep Dive into Modern Music
This book really captures the essence of Boulez's influence on the avant-garde scene. I found the discussions about the IRCAM fascinating, especially how it reshaped the musical landscape. It's not just for music scholars; even casual listeners can appreciate the insights here!
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