The Music of Hans Pfitzner (Oxford Monographs on Music) [Hardcover]

John Williamson (Author)

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Book Description

Series: Oxford Monographs on Music | Publication Date: August 6, 1992

The first study of Pfitzner's output in English, this book sets his music in the context of his cultural opinions, which though conceived as reflections on music, have acquired a more political status to which the history of Pfitzner's times has contributed. Williamson offers a revaluation of his music, partly in order to reveal the innate value of his stage works, chamber music, and songs, and also to illustrate the historical importance of his ideas, which reflect a German conservative tradition which was taken over and nearly destroyed by the Third Reich.

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"Represents a milestone in the history of Pfitzner scholarship....It is superbly produced."--Musical Times

"Marks a good start in remedying the lack of studies in English on its enigmatic subject....Recommended to all undergraduate and graduate libraries for both its social and musical content."--Choice

"[An] arresting exposition of the ideas and musical works of Hans Pfitzner..."--Choral Journal

About the Author

John Williamson is at Liverpool University.

Product Details

Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (August 6, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0198161603
ISBN-13: 978-0198161608
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Too expensive, July 5, 2011

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This review is from: The Music of Hans Pfitzner (Oxford Monographs on Music) (Hardcover)

Great book, but not worth the $160 list price. Over $100 for the Electronic edition? What are the people at Oxford thinking?

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