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Description for Yogaku
A discussion of a century of music in Japan, detailing the music that was inspired by Western music after the Meiji Restoration in the 19th century, and its development through to the end of the 20th century. It also explores the aesthetical and theoretical aspect of Japanese musical thought. Translator(s): Mayes, Martin. Num Pages: 368 pages, b&w photographs, line illustrations, footnotes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJ; AVGC6; AVGE. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 621.
"This book introduces us to the world of contemporary Japanese music and it guides us towards a better understanding of their world."—Luciano Berio Yogaku discusses over a century of musical activity in Japan, detailing, in particular, the music that was inspired by Western music after the Meiji Restoration in the 19th century, and its development through the end of the 20th century. The book not only examines the infiltration of Western music into Japan, but also provides insight into the aesthetic and theoretical aspects of Japanese musical thought. The word yogaku (Western music) is made up of two ... Read more
"This book introduces us to the world of contemporary Japanese music and it guides us towards a better understanding of their world."—Luciano Berio Yogaku discusses over a century of musical activity in Japan, detailing, in particular, the music that was inspired by Western music after the Meiji Restoration in the 19th century, and its development through the end of the 20th century. The book not only examines the infiltration of Western music into Japan, but also provides insight into the aesthetic and theoretical aspects of Japanese musical thought. The word yogaku (Western music) is made up of two ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810843257
SKU
V9780810843257
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Ref
99-15
About Luciana Galliano
Luciana Galliano has been on the faculty at the University of Venice since 1997, and has taught at the University of Turin and the Music Conservatories of Milan as well. She has been published in many Italian journals and Japanese musicological magazines. She has also lectured extensively on the topic of Oriental music.
Reviews for Yogaku
Galliano does indeed succeed in combining stylistic analysis of music with aesthetic reflections and she effectively places musical developments within the broader sociocultural context. It is my hope that Galliano's superb study will help to bring serious attention to the wealth of creativity in contemporary Japanese music.
The Journal of Japanese Studies
This meeting of two musical cultures ... Read more
The Journal of Japanese Studies
This meeting of two musical cultures ... Read more