Format:
xiii, 196 Seiten
Edition:
Second edition
ISBN:
9780199381029
Content:
"Prompted by controversial views of the composer-theorist Jean-Philippe Rameau, the leading figures of the French Enlightenment engaged in a vigorous philosophical debate about the nature of music. Their dialogue was one of extraordinary depth and richness, and dealth with some of the most fundamental issues of the French Enlightenment. In the newly revised edition of 'Music and the French Enlightenment', Cynthia Verba updates this fascinating story with the prolific scholarship that has emerged since the book was first published." -- rear cover
Content:
Introduction -- Rameau and Rousseau launch the debate -- Music as expressive art : Rameau versus Rousseau on expressive means and content -- Music as science : the contribution of d'Alembert -- Music as art and science : changing conceptualizations by Diderot, 1748-1760 -- Music as art and science : changing conceptualizations by Diderot, 1761-1771
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780190633264
Language:
English
Subjects:
Musicology
Keywords:
Rameau, Jean-Philippe 1683-1764
;
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques 1712-1778
;
Diderot, Denis 1713-1784
Author information:
Rameau, Jean-Philippe 1683-1764
