The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction

by D. Kern Holoman

Book Overview

In this Very Short Introduction, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall construction from Berlin to Birmingham, threats of bankruptcies and strikes, and the eyebrow-raising salaries of conductors and general managers. At the heart of the book lies a troubling pair of questions:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199760284
• ISBN13: 9780199760282
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.3" x 6.7"