Alternatives to grand opera and the popular musical can be traced at least as far back as the 1912 premiere of Schoenbergs "Pierrot Lunaire." Yet this ongoing history has never been properly sorted out; its complex ideas and philosophy as well as musical and theatrical achievements never brought fully to light. The New Music Theater is the first comprehensive attempt in English to cover this still-emerging art form in its widest range. This book provides a wealth of examples and descriptions not only of the works themselves; but of the concepts; ideas; and trends that have gone into the evolution of what may be the most central performance art form of the post-modern world. Authors Salzman and Desi consider the subject of music theatre from a social as well as artistic point of view; exploring how theatre works in culture; and how music works in the theatre. Illuminating their discussion with illustrations from current artists and their works; The New Music Theater both describes where we have been and points the way to the future of this all-encompassing art form.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Chicago Firehouse 78 WrigleyvilleBy Jerry BridgesI have been searching for a book on the CFD. This book is a partial history of this great city. My interest was personal. In my early years as a Firefighter; myself and three other firefighters used to travel to the CFD three and four time each year and spend a week in a station for the experience of fighting fires. I served in a smaller fire department and believe that if you want to be a good firefighter you need to train with the best. I probably have close to 4;000 hours fighting fires there. I served with some of the best firefighters in the world and thank them for that opportunity. Thats where I first realized the true meaning of the "Brotherhood of Firefighters" Even though I was an outsider; I was treated like I was one of them and a regular member of the house I served in. This book brings back the memories of that time. Very well written. I haul way through the book before I realized that it wasnt written by a Firefighter of the CFD. But growing up so closely to her firefighter father; I understand how she gained her knowledge. I to have a daughter who grew up with the fire service who is currently a very dedicated and capable firefighter. Great job Karen.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. History book of a firehouse and neighborhoodBy BP110book is nicely written; but readers should be aware that it is more of a history book than a book about firefighting.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ok book - short on substanceBy J Dogthis is a nice short little book with a few interesting facts. Not exactly a deep dive in any lives or firefighting.
