B?la Bart?k (1881-1945) was one of the most important composers and musical thinkers of the 20th century. His contributions as a composer; as a performer and as the father of ethnomusicology changed the course of music history and of our contemporary perception of music itself. At the center of Bart?ks oeuvre are his string quartets; which are generally acknowledged as some of the most significant pieces of 20th century chamber music.The String Quartets of B?la Bart?k brings together innovative new scholarship from 14 internationally recognized music theorists; musicologists; performers; and composers to focus on these remarkable works from a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives. Focusing on a variety of aspects of the string quartets-harmony and tonality; form; rhythm and meter; performance and listening-it considers both the imprint of folk and classical traditions on Bart?ks string quartets; and the ways in which they influenced works of the next generation of Hungarian composers. Rich with notated music examples the volume is complemented by an Oxford Web Music companion website offering additional notated as well as recorded examples. The String Quartets of B?la Bart?k; reflecting the impact of the composer himself; is an essential resource for scholars and students across a variety of fields from music theory and musicology; to performance practice and ethnomusicology.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The Darker Side of the DeadBy Raymond KoscinskiThe darker side of the Grateful Dead. As a devout Deadhead I always knew there were drug problems; but after reading Parishs account it kind of hurt and paints a sadder picture than the euphoria the fans were living. I think an important read for Deadheads as it brings you closer inside the family and you learn like all families there are hidden warts; but like a real family we still love each other even with those warts.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Some Good InsightsBy fkurigerThis boook does give you good insights as to the life of a roadie and in particular what it was like to tour with the Grateful Dead. You probably will learn more about Steves sex life than you would ever have interest in; but I guess that was a major part of his life on the road. Another sad portrayal of Jerry Garcia as a heroin junkie. It wasnt clear to me how the deep friendship really blossomed between Jerry and Steve. Was Steve really his best friend?2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nothing new; but an honest look from the insideBy G.R.K.What comes across to me in this book is that Steve is honest; sincere; authentic. I love reading about Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead; but Im not sure anything new was said in this book. "Dark Star" gives you the same kind of story also. And we all know the story of Jerrys decline. It wasnt pretty. Whats even less pretty is the life of a roadie close to a major rock band like the Dead. Sure there were drugs; but the tales of the sex is sometimes disturbing and Steve doesnt see the how treating women that way was sick and wrong.His fondness for Jerry is touching but Steve tells it like it is...a junkie and a junkies life. Steve couldnt save him; no one around him could. Now we live without him.
