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Zusatztext Brett Scott's book is a masterful examination of the life and creative output of one of Canada's leading composers! educators! and activists. By weaving together information from R. Murray Schafer's journals and writings! interviews with the composer and his family! Scott paints a fascinating and honest portrait of this brilliant and complex human being whose artistic gifts continue to astound. This will be the essential resource for scholars seeking information about R. Murray Schafer. Informationen zum Autor Brett Scott is associate professor of ensembles and conducting at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. Prior to his appointment at the University of Cincinnati, he was director of choral activities at the University of Rochester and taught at the Eastman School of Music. Scott is an expert on contemporary music and Canadian music. He has presented at national and international conferences, and has had articles published in several scholarly choral journals. He has served as editor of Chorus America's Research Memorandum Series and associate editor of NCCO's The Choral Scholar. Klappentext This is authoritative biography of R. Murray Schafer-a preeminent Canadian composer, artist, educator, and activist-incorporates insights from the composer himself and his family to explore his entire opus from groundbreaking work in acoustic ecology to early, lesser known projects. Zusammenfassung This is authoritative biography of R. Murray Schafer—a preeminent Canadian composer, artist, educator, and activist—incorporates insights from the composer himself and his family to explore his entire opus from groundbreaking work in acoustic ecology to early, lesser known projects. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I - The Biography Chapter 1 - Family Background, Childhood, Teenage Years and UniversityChapter 2 - Uncertainty, the Temporal Muse, and Wanderlust Chapter 3 - Homecoming and Education from the Other SideChapter 4 - Academia, Notoriety, and New Endeavors Chapter 5 - Country Life, Renewed Creativity, and Change Chapter 6 - Two Loves, Financial Concerns, and Homeland Chapter 7 - Solitude, Reconciliation, and New ChallengesPart II - The Writings Chapter 8 - The Educational Writings Chapter 9 - The Soundscape WritingsChapter 10 - Scholarly Writings and Non-Fiction Chapter 11 - The Works of Fiction Part III - The Theatrical Works Chapter 12 - Loving and the non-Patria WorksChapter 13 - The Patria Cycle Part IV - The Compositions Chapter 14 - The Early and Transitional Compositions Chapter 15 - The Compositions for ChoirChapter 16 - The Compositions for VoiceChapter 17 - The Concerti and other Orchestral WorksChapter 18 - The Chamber, Solo, and Electronic Compositions Appendix 1 - Chronological List of Compositions Appendix 2 - Discography...
