| Description |
1 online resource. |
|
data file rda |
| Series |
A very short introduction ; 332 |
|
Very short introductions ; 332.
|
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Philharmonia -- Musicians -- Venue -- Money -- Conductors -- Repertoire -- Commentary -- Records -- Peace -- Epilogue -- civics. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall construction from Berlin to Birmingham, threats of bankruptcies and strikes, and the eyebrow-raising salaries of conductors and general managers. At the heart of the book lies a troubling pair of questions: Can such a seemingly anachronistic organization long survive? Does the symphony matter in contemporary culture? Holoman responds to both with a resounding yes. He shows that the orchestra remains a potent political and social force, a cultural diplomat par excellence. It has adapted well to the digital revolution, and it continues to be seen as an essential element of civic pride. In a time of upheaval in how classical music is created, heard, distributed, and evaluated, the orchestra has managed to retain its historic role as a meeting place of intellectual currents, an ongoing forum for public enlightenment. |
| Subject |
Orchestra -- History.
|
|
MUSIC -- Genres & Styles -- Classical.
|
|
MUSIC -- Printed Music -- Choral.
|
|
Orchestra. (OCoLC)fst01047284
|
| Genre/Form |
History.
|
| Other Form: |
Print version: Holoman, D. Kern, 1947- Orchestra. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012 9780199760282 (DLC) 2011053216 (OCoLC)769871247 |
| ISBN |
9780199978700 (electronic bk.) |
|
0199978700 (electronic bk.) |
|
9780199978847 (electronic bk.) |
|
0199978840 (electronic bk.) |
|
