The Music of Britten and Tippett: Studies in Themes and Techniques

by Arnold Whittall

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In this classic study of Benjamin Britten and Michael Tippett, Arnold Whittall builds up a unique double portrait of the two leading composers of their generation. For this second, revised edition Whittall includes a new chapter on Tippett's major works of the 1980s: the Piano Sonata No. 4, the large-scale choral composition The Mask of Time and the most recent opera, New Year. In addition, new information on the Britten repertoire and an updated...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521386683

ISBN13:9780521386685

Release Date:August 1990

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:332 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 5.9" x 9.2"

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Arts, Music & Photography Education & Reference History & Criticism Instruction & Study Music Musical Genres Opera Performing Arts Techniques Theory, Composition & Performance

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