num_pages: 208
description: This is a series of discussions between Daniel Barenboim and Edward Said covering topics such as: the differences between writing prose and music; the compromising politician versus uncompromising artist; Beethoven as a sonata composer; Wagner; and the power of culture to transcend differences.
language: English
title: Parallels and Paradoxes : Explorations in Music and Society
titlecomplete: Parallels and Paradoxes : Explorations in Music and Society
genres: Israel, Politics, Music, Philosophy, Memoir, Nonfiction, Essays, Art, History
ratings_count: 382
publisher: Bloomsbury