Haydn Studies (Cambridge Composer Studies)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: November 2, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 357
ISBN-13: 9780521028356
Subjects: Classical music (c 1750 to c 1830); Composers & musicians; Music/Songbooks; Music; Individual Composer & Musician; Haydn, Joseph, --1732-1809--Criticism and int; Haydn, Joseph,--1732-1809--Criticism and interpretation; Music / General; History & Criticism - General; General
First sentence: The Haydn paradox: from engaged affection to distant respect The mystery that plagues the contemporary conception and reception of Haydn and his music has a long and remarkably unbroken history.