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Szymanowski on Music: Selected Writings of Karol Szymanowski (Musicians on Music, 6),Used
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The first comprehensive selection of Szymanowski's writings to be published in English, containing all the most important of the composer's essays and interviews.Karol Szymanowski [18821937] is now widely acknowledged to be the most important Polish composer since Chopin. He was also a considerable thinker on musical topics: the role of music in society, the goal of musical education, thepurpose of criticism, the nature of Romanticism, the hallmarks of national identity indeed, he was passionately concerned with the emergence of the Polish voice in music, and the role of Chopin in particular.Szymanowski on Music is the first comprehensive selection of his writings to be published in English. It contains all the most important of the composer's essays and interviews, throws light on the trying conditions under which he was obliged to work in the 1920s and '30s, especially in education, and gives perceptive assessments of the work of some of the major composers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries Wagner, Strauss, Stravinsky, Ravel, Satie and others and the trends they embodied. A number of pieces of a more biographical nature are also included. Overall it provides, in the words of the translator Alistair Wightman, abundant evidence of the breadth and depthof Szymanowski's personal culture, and at the same time a telling demonstration of his search for an allembracing humanistic synthesis'. Dr Wightman faces his pioneering translations from Szymanowski's Polish originals with an extensive introductory essay that places his literary activities in the context of his life and career. This book will be a vital element in the rediscovery of the music of one of the twentieth century's most appealing composers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Szymanowski on Music'? A: The book presents a comprehensive selection of Karol Szymanowski's writings, including his essays and interviews, focusing on his thoughts about music, its societal role, and the nature of Romanticism.
- Q: Who is Karol Szymanowski? A: Karol Szymanowski was a significant Polish composer and thinker, recognized as one of the most important figures in Polish music since Chopin, active during the early 20th century.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: The book covers a wide range of topics including musical education, criticism, and national identity, along with biographical insights and assessments of major composers like Wagner and Stravinsky.
- Q: Is this book available in English? A: Yes, 'Szymanowski on Music' is the first comprehensive selection of Szymanowski's writings translated into English, making his thoughts accessible to a wider audience.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 392 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition, which typically indicates it has been well cared for but may show some signs of use.
- Q: Who translated 'Szymanowski on Music'? A: The book was translated by Alistair Wightman, who also provides an extensive introductory essay on Szymanowski's literary activities.
- Q: When was 'Szymanowski on Music' published? A: The book was published on April 23, 2010.
- Q: What insights can readers expect from this book? A: Readers can expect deep insights into Szymanowski's personal culture and his philosophical search for a humanistic synthesis in music.