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Essays on the Philosophy of Music

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This volume contains a selection of essays in translation by the German philosopher and man of letters Ernst Bloch , on the philosophy of music. For Bloch - often simply assimilated to the Marxist tradition, but whose thought shows a strongly individual and idealist cast - music was a primary focus on reflection. His musical knowledge and expertise were of a very high order and he was well acquainted with many of the leading composers and theorists of music of his time in Germany: even divorced from his philosophy his criticism remains of value and significance. Throughout, whether discussing the complex and varied relations between text and music, or questions relating to the 'expressive' as opposed to the 'descriptive' functions of music, Bloch is intent on elucidating and placing musical experience.

Language: English

Pages: 300

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: October 31, 1985

ISBN: 0521312132

ISBN 13: 9780521312134

Essays on the Philosophy of Music

3.8/5 ( ratings)

This volume contains a selection of essays in translation by the German philosopher and man of letters Ernst Bloch , on the philosophy of music. For Bloch - often simply assimilated to the Marxist tradition, but whose thought shows a strongly individual and idealist cast - music was a primary focus on reflection. His musical knowledge and expertise were of a very high order and he was well acquainted with many of the leading composers and theorists of music of his time in Germany: even divorced from his philosophy his criticism remains of value and significance. Throughout, whether discussing the complex and varied relations between text and music, or questions relating to the 'expressive' as opposed to the 'descriptive' functions of music, Bloch is intent on elucidating and placing musical experience.

Language: English

Pages: 300

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: October 31, 1985

ISBN: 0521312132

ISBN 13: 9780521312134

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