Essays Before a Sonata, the Majority, and Other Writings

The Essays Before a Sonata was conceived by Ives as a preface of sorts to the composition. Ives's musings also explore the nature of music, discuss the source of a composer's impulses and inspiration, and offer some biting comments on celebrated masters. The writings in this collection now featuring a comprehensive index-allow readers entry into the brilliant mind that produced some of America's most innovative musical works."

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 01/17/1999
ISBN: 9780393318302
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.40w x 0.60d