Benjamin Britten: The Spiritual Dimension New Edition
Author(s): Graham Elliott (Author)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication Date: 9 Feb. 2006
- Edition: New
- Language: English
- Print length: 186 pages
- ISBN-10: 0198162588
- ISBN-13: 9780198162582
Book Description
The importance of "the things spiritual" in Britten's work has long been ignored. In his book Graham Elliott examines this importance in his analysis of the composer's choice and treatment of subjects, and his use of musical influences-- especially plainsong--which have a direct association with spirituality.
Editorial Reviews
Review
"This book contributes significantly to our understanding of influences on the composer and some of his musical source material, and provides at a minimum insights deserving further exploration and considerationElliott's volume is an interesting and worthwhile exploration of the importance of those elements."--G. Nicholas Bullat, The Diapason
"This book is commended to conductors not only for the unique perspective on the music of this important twentieth-composer, but also to enhance the preparation and performance of Britten's works."--Choral Journal
Review
The first serious attempt to take a broader view of the composer's life and music.
Review
"This book contributes significantly to our understanding of influences on the composer and some of his musical source material, and provides at a minimum insights deserving further exploration and considerationElliott's volume is an interesting and worthwhile exploration of the importance of those elements."--G. Nicholas Bullat, The Diapason
"This book is commended to conductors not only for the unique perspective on the music of this important twentieth-composer, but also to enhance the preparation and performance of Britten's works."--Choral Journal
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