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The Life And Music Of Bla Bartk (A Galaxy Book)
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First Published In 1953, Halsey Stevens'S The Life And Music Of Bela Bartok Was Hailed As A Triumph Of Musicology And Quickly Established Itself As The Classic Text. Stevens Combined An Authoritiative, Balanced Account Of The Hungarian Composer'S Life With Candid Insightful Analyses Of His Numerous Works. To Stevens, The High Point Of Bartok'S Genius Was The Chamber Music, Which He Assessed Was Of A Quality Unrivalled By Any Other Composer Of The Early Twentieth Century. But He Evaluated Bartok'S Entire Output With Mastery, Picking Out The Composer'S Strengths And Weaknesses And Conveying The Essence Of His Compositional Techniques. Stevens'S Views Have Greatly Influenced The Study Of Bartok And Hungarian Music Over The Last Four Decades. Issued In A Revised Edition In 1964, Stevens'S Work Now Appears In A Third Edition, Prepared By The Bartok Scholar, Malcolm Gillies. A Comprehensive Chronological List Of Works Is Added, Together With A Select Bibliography And Discography. Minor Revisions To The Text Are Suggested In A New Introduction, And The Text Is Enhanced By Eight Pages Of Photgraphs, Some Of Them Little Known.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book has three hundred sixty-four pages. It's a comprehensive exploration of Béla Bartók's life and music.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the History & Criticism category. It offers insights into the life and works of Béla Bartók.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Halsey Stevens. He is known for his authoritative analysis of Bartók's music.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in musicology? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners. It provides a balanced introduction to Bartók's life and music.
- Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: The book covers themes like Bartók's life, his music, and critical analyses of his works. It also discusses his impact on musicology.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This will help preserve its quality over time.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic purposes. It includes a select bibliography and discography for further research.
- Q: What is the publication history of this book? A: The book was first published in nineteen fifty-three and has been revised in nineteen sixty-four and again for this third edition.
- Q: Is there an introduction in this book? A: Yes, there is a new Introduction in this edition. It includes minor revisions and sets the context for the text.
- Q: Are there photographs in this book? A: Yes, the book contains eight pages of photographs. Some of these images are lesser-known and enhance the textual content.
- Q: What makes this book a classic text? A: The book is considered a classic due to its authoritative and insightful analysis of Bartók's life and music. It has influenced musicology for decades.
- Q: Does this book include a list of works by Bartók? A: Yes, it includes a comprehensive chronological list of Bartók's works. This adds value for readers interested in his complete output.
- Q: What revisions were made in the third edition? A: Minor revisions were made to the text in the third edition, along with enhancements in the introduction and additional photographs.
- Q: Who prepared the new edition of this book? A: The new edition was prepared by Malcolm Gillies, a recognized Bartók scholar. His expertise adds depth to this edition.
- Q: Is this book intended for adults only? A: No, this book is not specifically intended for adults only. It is suitable for anyone interested in music history and Bartók's contributions.