Choruses, Ancient and Modern
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 440
ISBN-13: 9780199670574
Subjects: Music, greek and roman; Music, history and criticism; Music, influence of; Performing arts; Choral music
Description: The ancient singing and dancing chorus has exerted a powerful influence in the modern world. This is the first book to look systematically at the points of similarity and difference between ancient and modern choruses, across time and place, in their ancient contexts in modern theatre, opera, dance, musical theatre, and in political debate.