The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Classical & Opera, Classical, Theory & Criticism, History & Criticism
| Author: | D. Kern Holoman | ISBN: | 9780199978847 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press | Publication: | September 10, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | D. Kern Holoman |
| ISBN: | 9780199978847 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication: | September 10, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Language: | English |
The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. Far from an anachronistic organization that cannot long survive, it is shown to be powerful political and social force, occupying critical positions in cultural diplomacy, national identity, and civic pride.
The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. Far from an anachronistic organization that cannot long survive, it is shown to be powerful political and social force, occupying critical positions in cultural diplomacy, national identity, and civic pride.
