The Works of Karlheinz Stockhausen [Hardcover]

Robin Maconie (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0193154773 | ISBN-13: 978-0193154773 | Publication Date: November 8, 1990 | Edition: 2

One of the most influential composers alive today, Stockhausen has dominated new music for over thirty-five years, pioneering advances in electronic music, multi-orchestra music, musical meditation, and music composers. This work, now in its second edition, remains the only overview of Stockhausen's music. Newly enlarged and revised, it now covers his compositions since 1976, including such major landmarks as Sirius and Licht. Depicting the development of his musical thought with clarity and insight, this survey will interest anyone involved with twentieth-century music.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'there are many rewards in reading this informative book which, by virtue of its scope and completeness, will probably remain the definitive work on its quixotic subject for some time to come' Julian Anderson, Royal College of Music Magazine, Spring Term 1991

`... Maconie puts you on fire, really ... you begin to become involved ... and the way he writes, is enthusiastic ...' Karlheinz Stockhausen

'A seond edition of this book is to be welcomed ... Maconie's book will remain an invaluable introduction and reference text.' Simon Emmerson, Music and Letters

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (November 8, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0193154773
• ISBN-13: 978-0193154773
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,807,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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