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Essays Before a Sonata, The Majority, and Other Writings

The Essays Before a Sonata was conceived by Ives as a preface of sorts to the composition. Ives's musings also explore the nature of music, discuss the source of a composer's impulses and inspiration, and offer some biting comments on celebrated masters. The writings in this collection — now featuring a comprehensive index-allow readers entry into the brilliant mind that produced some of America's most innovative musical works.

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 284
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780393318302
  • Genres
  • music
  • Release date
  • 1999