Talking music
William Duckworth
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Talking music
Published
1995
Publisher
Schirmer Books
Pages
510
Description
William Duckworth, a cutting-edge composer and musicologist himself, spent more than a decade visiting the leading lights of new American music, beginning with the music's spiritual godfather, John Cage, and progressing through the latest innovators. His goal was to let the composers talk about their work in their own words; to show how their personal lives and struggles to create their art colored their output; to discuss seriously their aesthetic goals; and to analyze their influences. The discussions that result are free-ranging but always focused, revealing the many radically new approaches pioneered by these artists. The life of the composer is one of struggle, often against incredible odds, in pursuit of an individual vision that is often misunderstood if not openly maligned by mainstream culture. It is rare that a sympathetic ear is given to the composer's concerns; rarer still that the composer gets a chance to discuss craft with another craftsperson. These enlightening interviews, filled with personal revelations and the unique voice of each composer, will delight fans of twentieth-century music and the avant-garde, as well as anyone interested in the life of the arts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Talking music?
This edition of Talking music has approximately 510 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Talking music?
For most readers, Talking music typically takes between 10h 38m and 7h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 127,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 127,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Talking music?
The estimated word count for Talking music is approximately 127,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Talking music?
Talking music was written by William Duckworth.
When was Talking music published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.