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Text and Act: Essays on Music and Performance,Used
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Over the last dozen years, the writings of Richard Taruskin have transformed the debate about 'early music' and 'authenticity.' Text and Act collects for the first time the most important of Taruskin's essays and reviews from this period, many of which now classics in the field. Taking a wideranging cultural view of the phenomenon, he shows that the movement, far from reviving ancient traditions, in fact represents the only truly modern style of performance being offered today. He goes on to contend that the movement is therefore far more valuable and even authentic than the historical verisimilitude for which it ostensibly strives could ever be. These essays cast fresh light on many aspects of contemporary musicmaking and musicthinking, mixing lighthearted debunking with impassioned argumentation. Taruskin ranges from theoretical speculation to practical criticism, and covers a repertory spanning from Bach to Stravinsky. Including a newly written introduction, Text and Act collects the very best of one of our most incisive musical thinkers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Text and Act' by Richard Taruskin? A: 'Text and Act' focuses on the debate surrounding early music and authenticity, presenting a collection of Richard Taruskin's influential essays that explore contemporary music-making and performance.
- Q: How many pages does 'Text and Act' have? A: 'Text and Act' contains 392 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Text and Act' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Text and Act'? A: The author of 'Text and Act' is Richard Taruskin.
- Q: When was 'Text and Act' published? A: 'Text and Act' was published on September 7, 1995.
- Q: Is 'Text and Act' a new or used book? A: 'Text and Act' is sold in new condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the essays of 'Text and Act'? A: The essays in 'Text and Act' explore themes of authenticity in music performance, cultural perspectives on early music, and practical criticism ranging from Bach to Stravinsky.
- Q: Does 'Text and Act' include any additional content? A: 'Text and Act' includes a newly written introduction by Richard Taruskin.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Text and Act'? A: 'Text and Act' is in its first edition.
- Q: What category does 'Text and Act' fall under? A: 'Text and Act' is categorized under History & Criticism.