Music as Cultural Heritage and Novelty

This book explores the relationship between tradition and innovation in music, offering diverse perspectives on national identities, narrative strategies, musical performance, and musical meaning. It is primarily addressed to researchers but can also be recommended to students in musicology, ethnomusicology, musical performance, and musical semiotics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 422 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This book delves into a comprehensive exploration of the intricate interplay between the old and the new in music, examining the profound relationship between tradition and innovation. This highly debated topic has sparked a multitude of ideas and theories, often resulting in divergent viewpoints, making it a subject of great interest and complexity. The book presents a diverse range of perspectives on various themes, including national identities, narrative strategies, the essence of musical performance, and the profound meaning found in music. Alongside overarching themes of general appeal, such as classical repertoire, the works of renowned composers, and various musical topics, the chapters also delve into specific yet captivating subjects, such as the rich traditions of Brazil, the musical contributions of Serbian and Romanian composers, and the enchanting world of lullabies. While primarily aimed at researchers and scholars, this book also offers valuable insights to students studying musicology, ethnomusicology, musical performance, and musical semiotics. By offering a multifaceted and comprehensive approach, it provides a rich tapestry of knowledge and understanding of the dynamic relationship between the past and the present in the world of music.

Weight: 816g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031111457
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022