Music in Profile: Twelve Performance Studies

This book explores fascinating topics in musical performance studies, offering practical insights into performance and artistic research. It includes case studies of romantic piano pieces and discussions of recordings by artists. It also delves into issues surrounding the identity and artistic voice of the performer and offers insights into musical ontology, epistemology, and semantics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 344 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

This book, written by the renowned author John Rink, delves into captivating realms of musical performance studies, encompassing a wide range of topics such as the history, analysis, psychology, and artistic research of music. Through his extensive scholarship and firsthand experience as a musician, Rink offers invaluable practical insights into the art of musical performance, encompassing both technical intricacies and overarching artistic dimensions. The book is organized into four main parts: performance and performance studies, historical performance, analysis and performance, and artistic research. Throughout, captivating case studies of romantic piano pieces, including compositions by Liszt, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, and Chopin, are presented, showcasing the depth and richness of the musical repertoire. Additionally, discussions of recordings by renowned artists such as Alfred Brendel, Artur Rubinstein, and Nikita Magaloff are included, along with outstanding performances from the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in 2015. Rink's exploration extends to the realm of performer identity and artistic voice, shedding light on the intricate sense-making and decision-making processes underlying musical performance across various genres. He also provides broad insights into musical ontology, epistemology, and semantics, showcasing the evolving methodologies employed in performance studies. Overall, this book serves as a testament to the profound impact that experiencing music in performance can have on individuals, regardless of their role or capacity within the artistic realm.

Weight: 504g
Dimension: 157 x 235 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197565407