Confronting Silence - (Fallen Leaf Monographs on Contemporary Composers) by Toru Takemitsu & Yoshiko Kakudo & Glenn Glasow & Seiji Ozawa (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In these writings, available here in English for the first time, the distinguished Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu reflects on his contemporaries, including John Cage, Olivier Messiaen, and Merce Cunningham; on nature, which has profoundly influenced his composition; on film and painting; on relationships between East and West; on traditional Japanese music; and on his own compositions.
- Author(s): Toru Takemitsu & Yoshiko Kakudo & Glenn Glasow & Seiji Ozawa
- 156 Pages
- Music, Ethnic
- Series Name: Fallen Leaf Monographs on Contemporary Composers
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About the Book
In these writings, available here in English for the first time, the distinguished Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu reflects on his contemporaries, including John Cage, Olivier Messiaen, and Merce Cunningham; on nature, which has profoundly influenced his composition; on film and painting; on relationships between East and West; on traditional Japanese music; and on his own compositions.Book Synopsis
In these writings, available here in English for the first time, the distinguished Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu reflects on his contemporaries, including John Cage, Olivier Messiaen, and Merce Cunningham; on nature, which has profoundly influenced his composition; on film and painting; on relationships between East and West; on traditional Japanese music; and on his own compositions.Review Quotes
"This fine book...is an excellent introduction to the original and provacative thinking of one of today's most important composers. The translation preserves the color and elegance of his prose."-- "American Music Teacher"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 156
Genre: Music
Sub-Genre: Ethnic
Series Title: Fallen Leaf Monographs on Contemporary Composers
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Toru Takemitsu & Yoshiko Kakudo & Glenn Glasow & Seiji Ozawa
Language: English
Street Date: January 1, 1995
TCIN: 1004110410
UPC: 9780914913368
Item Number (DPCI): 247-21-9764
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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