{"product_id":"composing-in-words-9780907689713","title":"Composing in Words","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn anthology of the writings of the English composer William Alwyn [1905-85].\u003c\/b\u003eThe English composer William Alwyn was not only one of the most versatile creative figures of his age, writing music for the concert hall, recital room, operatic stage and film screen; he was also a virtuoso instrumentalist and conductor, the teacher of some of the most important composers of the succeeding generation, and the founder of a number of influential music committees such as the Composers' Guild of Great Britain. Alwyn was a gifted writer, too,alive to literature and art - especially pre-Raphaelite painting, on which he was an authority - as well as to music, and \u003ci\u003eComposing in Words\u003c\/i\u003e presents his most important writings: the autobiographical essay \u003ci\u003eWinged Chariot\u003c\/i\u003e; the diary, \u003ci\u003eAriel to Miranda\u003c\/i\u003e, in which he chronicled the composition of his Third Symphony; an extract from \u003ci\u003eEarly Closing\u003c\/i\u003e, Alwyn's reminiscences of his Northampton childhood; and essays on film music, and on other composers, among them Elgar, Bax and Puccini.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertainly, Composing in Words offers much to the reader curious about the man and ideas behind the film and concert scores. Yet it is also to be recommended to those who want to know more about British music of this period, and about those who contributed to it. * MUSIC AND LETTERS *\u003cbr\u003eAdmirably presented and edited...there's certainly something for everyone, and the wide interests and erudition of William Alwyn are impressively displayed. * GRAMOPHONE *\u003cbr\u003eA rewarding collection. * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003eThe reader will be impressed by the presentation of this volume...the editor has not imposed himself on the text, but has allowed Alwyn's voice to come through both loud and clear. It is a book that is essential and will long be in demand as research in William Alwyn and exploration of his music continues over the coming years. * MUSIC WEB INTERNATIONAL *","brand":"Toccata Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406515511639,"sku":"9780907689713","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780907689713.jpg?v=1730496112","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/composing-in-words-9780907689713","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}