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The Exotic In Western Music

The Exotic In Western Music
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Exoticism has flourished in western music since the seventeenth century. A blend of familiar and unfamiliar gestures, this vibrant musical language takes the listener beyond the ordinary by evoking foreign cultures and forbidden desires.

In this pioneering collection, distinguished musicologists explore the ways in which western composers have used exotic themes for dramatic and striking effect. Interweaving historical, musical, and cultural perspectives, the contributors examine the compositional use of exotic styles and traditions in the works of artists as diverse as Mozart and George Harrison.

The volume sheds new light on a significant yet largely neglected art form, and it makes a valuable contribution to music history and cultural studies.
Country USA
Brand Northeastern University Press
Manufacturer Northeastern University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber RKC2008489022
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781555533199
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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