Music of Hugh Wood

The Music of Hugh Wood provides the first ever in-depth study of this well-known, yet only briefly documented composer. Over the years, Wood (b. 1932) has produced a sizeable oeuvre that explores the established genres of symphony, concerto, and quartet on the one hand, and songs and choruses on the other. Underpinned by an awareness of recent philosophical, theoretical and analytical concepts, Dr Edward Venn highlights both the technical basis of Wood's music and the expressive force of his work. In doing so, a picture emerges of Wood as an artist of considerable merit and power.

List of contents

Contents: Preface; Early years; Style (I): melody and harmony; Style (II): rhythm and form; From the 4 Logue Songs to Scenes from Comus: 1959-1965; More than one homage: 1966-1971; 'Wir Wandeln durch des Tones Macht': 1971-1982; After the symphony: 1982-1989; 'Many splendoured things': 1991-1997; Recent years; Generic list of works; Chronological list of works; Discography; Personalia; Bibliography; Indexes.

About the author

Edward Venn is Lecturer in Music at the University of Lancaster, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Edward Venn, Venn Edward
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2016
• EAN: 9781138275614
• ISBN: 978-1-138-27561-4
• No. of pages: 296
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; Music, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Theory, 20th Century, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Theory of music & musicology, Music: styles and genres, 20th Century & Contemporary Classical Music, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Theory of music and musicology