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This book presents a fresh, interdisciplinary approach to the study of the contemporary composer Arvo Pärt and his reception. The volume charts his influence on areas including film, cultural programming, new media, cultures of listening, politics and performance practice. It addresses a wide readership across the humanities, with technical analysis kept to a minimum.

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'This diverse collection of essays from a team of Pärt scholars, led by Laura Dolp, strongly advances the understanding of Pärt's music while filling gaps in current scholarship and grappling with the various, often erroneous, perceptions of the composer and his music.' Thomas Robinson, Notes

Table of Contents
1. Introduction Laura Dolp; 2. Empathy and tintinnabuli music in film Maria Cizmic; 3. Pärt and the sound of one hand clapping Robert Sholl; 4. Pärt and the experience of the neutral Sander van Maas; 5. Ethos and the industry of culture Laura Dolp; 6. An ethnography of spirituality Kythe Heller; 7. Politics and protest Michael Palmese; 8. Sonic embodiment C. J. May; 9. Performing Pärt Andrew Shenton.

Arvo Prts White Light Media Culture Politics

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 7/13/2017 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9781107182899
      978-1107182899
      ISBN-10 1107182891
      Also in:
      Entertainment Composers and songwriters Theory of music and musicology European history: medieval period, middle ages

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book presents a fresh, interdisciplinary approach to the study of the contemporary composer Arvo Pärt and his reception. The volume charts his influence on areas including film, cultural programming, new media, cultures of listening, politics and performance practice. It addresses a wide readership across the humanities, with technical analysis kept to a minimum.

      Trade Review
      'This diverse collection of essays from a team of Pärt scholars, led by Laura Dolp, strongly advances the understanding of Pärt's music while filling gaps in current scholarship and grappling with the various, often erroneous, perceptions of the composer and his music.' Thomas Robinson, Notes

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction Laura Dolp; 2. Empathy and tintinnabuli music in film Maria Cizmic; 3. Pärt and the sound of one hand clapping Robert Sholl; 4. Pärt and the experience of the neutral Sander van Maas; 5. Ethos and the industry of culture Laura Dolp; 6. An ethnography of spirituality Kythe Heller; 7. Politics and protest Michael Palmese; 8. Sonic embodiment C. J. May; 9. Performing Pärt Andrew Shenton.

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