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Book SynopsisThis is authoritative biography of R. Murray Schaferâa preeminent Canadian composer, artist, educator, and activistâincorporates insights from the composer himself and his family to explore his entire opus from groundbreaking work in acoustic ecology to early, lesser known projects.
Trade ReviewThis extensive book about R. Murray Schafer – often referred to as Canada’s most famous composer – is a significant because of its comprehensive accounts of his life, his innovative and wide-ranging artistic, scholarly and literary work, and his social conscience -- Barry Traux, professor emeritus, Simon Fraser University
Brett Scott’s book is a masterful examination of the life and creative output of one of Canada’s leading composers, educators, and activists. By weaving together information from R. Murray Schafer’s journals and writings, interviews with the composer and his family, Scott paints a fascinating and honest portrait of this brilliant and complex human being whose artistic gifts continue to astound. This will be the essential resource for scholars seeking information about R. Murray Schafer. -- Hilary Apfelstadt, professor emerita of Choral Studies, The University of Toronto
Table of ContentsPart I – The Biography Chapter 1 – Family Background, Childhood, Teenage Years and University Chapter 2 - Uncertainty, the Temporal Muse, and Wanderlust Chapter 3 – Homecoming and Education from the Other Side Chapter 4 – Academia, Notoriety, and New Endeavors Chapter 5 – Country Life, Renewed Creativity, and Change Chapter 6 - Two Loves, Financial Concerns, and Homeland Chapter 7 – Solitude, Reconciliation, and New Challenges Part II – The Writings Chapter 8 – The Educational Writings Chapter 9 – The Soundscape Writings Chapter 10 – Scholarly Writings and Non-Fiction Chapter 11 – The Works of Fiction Part III – The Theatrical Works Chapter 12 – Loving and the non-Patria Works Chapter 13 – The Patria Cycle Part IV – The Compositions Chapter 14 – The Early and Transitional Compositions Chapter 15 – The Compositions for Choir Chapter 16 – The Compositions for Voice Chapter 17 – The Concerti and other Orchestral Works Chapter 18 – The Chamber, Solo, and Electronic Compositions Appendix 1 – Chronological List of Compositions Appendix 2 – Discography
