Terry Riley'S In C, Studies In Musical Genesis And Structure

"Setting the stage for a most intriguing journey into the world of minimalism, Robert Carl's Terry Riley's In C argues that the work holds its place in the canon because of the very challenges it presents to ""classical"" music. Carl examines In C in the context of its era, its grounding in aesthetic practices and assumptions, its process of composition, presentation, recording, and dissemination.
Year of publication: 2009
Pagination: 160 pages, 13 black and white halftones, 15 line illustrations
Format: Hardback
Serie: Studies in Musical Genesis, Structure, and Interpretation"