Performing Civility

International Competitions in Classical Music

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Entertainment, Music
Cover of the book Performing Civility by Lisa McCormick, Cambridge University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Lisa McCormick ISBN: 9781316365823
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: September 23, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Lisa McCormick
ISBN: 9781316365823
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: September 23, 2015
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

Although competitions in classical music have a long history, the number of contests has risen dramatically since the Second World War, all of them aiming to launch young artists' careers. This is not the symptom of marketization that it might appear to be. Despite the establishment of an international governing body, competitions are plagued by rumors of corruption, and even the most mathematically sophisticated voting system cannot quell accusations that the best talent is overlooked. Why do musicians take part? Why do audiences care so much about who wins? Performing Civility is the first book to address these questions. In this groundbreaking study, Lisa McCormick draws from firsthand observations of contests in Europe and the US, and in-depth interviews with competitors, jurors and directors, as well as blog data from competition observers to argue that competitions have endured because they are not only about music, they are also about civility.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Although competitions in classical music have a long history, the number of contests has risen dramatically since the Second World War, all of them aiming to launch young artists' careers. This is not the symptom of marketization that it might appear to be. Despite the establishment of an international governing body, competitions are plagued by rumors of corruption, and even the most mathematically sophisticated voting system cannot quell accusations that the best talent is overlooked. Why do musicians take part? Why do audiences care so much about who wins? Performing Civility is the first book to address these questions. In this groundbreaking study, Lisa McCormick draws from firsthand observations of contests in Europe and the US, and in-depth interviews with competitors, jurors and directors, as well as blog data from competition observers to argue that competitions have endured because they are not only about music, they are also about civility.

More books from Cambridge University Press

Cover of the book The New Multinationals by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Stargazing Basics by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book A History of Balance, 1250–1375 by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Management across Cultures by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Red Fighting Blue by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Environmental Expertise by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Political Game Theory by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Convergence and Persistence in Corporate Governance by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Accommodating Rising Powers by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Real Social Science by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Core Topics in Airway Management by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Introduction to Optics by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Visions of World Community by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Trademark and Unfair Competition Conflicts by Lisa McCormick
Cover of the book Henry David Thoreau in Context by Lisa McCormick
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy