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Performing Civility
International Competitions in Classical Music
Lisa McCormick considers the history of classical music competitions and their role in society today by examining highlights and controversies.
Lisa McCormick (Author)
9781107100862, Cambridge University Press
Hardback, published 23 September 2015
299 pages
23.5 x 16.2 x 2 cm, 0.58 kg
'The author moves thoroughly through different kinds of data (newspaper articles; official competition documents; blogs; interviews with competitors, audience members, and jurors); in that sense the book is a real labor of love, highly detailed and a great entry point for those interested in the study of music competitions, the sociology of music, and the 'strong program' in cultural sociology.' Claudio E. Benzecry, American Journal of Sociology
Although competitions in classical music have a long history, the number of contests has risen dramatically since the Second World War, all of them aiming to launch young ]
Performing Civility International Competitions in Classical Music McCormick
Performing Civility
International Competitions in Classical Music
Lisa McCormick considers the history of classical music competitions and their role in society today by examining highlights and controversies.
Lisa McCormick (Author)
9781107100862, Cambridge University Press
Hardback, published 23 September 2015
299 pages
23.5 x 16.2 x 2 cm, 0.58 kg
'The author moves thoroughly through different kinds of data (newspaper articles; official competition documents; blogs; interviews with competitors, audience members, and jurors); in that sense the book is a real labor of love, highly detailed and a great entry point for those interested in the study of music competitions, the sociology of music, and the 'strong program' in cultural sociology.' Claudio E. Benzecry, American Journal of Sociology
Although competitions in classical music have a long history, the number of contests has risen dramatically since the Second World War, all of them aiming to launch young ]
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