[DOC] Medea - La perfezione dell'ombra (Italian Edition) by Alessandro Cabianca in Arts-Photography

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Oxfords highly successful listeners guides--The Symphony; The Concerto; and Choral Masterworks--have been widely praised for their blend of captivating biography; crystal clear musical analysis; and delightful humor. Now James Keller follows these greatly admired volumes with Chamber Music. Approaching the tradition of chamber music with knowledge and passion; Keller here serves as the often-opinionated but always genial guide to 192 essential works by 56 composers; providing illuminating essays on what makes each piece distinctive and admirable. Keller spans the history of this intimate genre of music; from key works of the Baroque through the emotionally stirring "golden age" of the Classical and Romantic composers; to modern masterpieces rich in political; psychological; and sometimes comical overtones. For each piece; from Bach through to contemporary figures like George Crumb and Steve Reich; the author includes an astute musical analysis that casual music lovers can easily appreciate yet that more experienced listeners will find enriching. Keller shares the colorful; often surprising stories behind the compositions while revealing the delights of an art form once described by Goethe as the musical equivalent of "thoughtful people conversing."