The Improvisation of Musical Dialogue

A Phenomenology of Music

Bruce Ellis Benson (Wheaton College, Illinois)

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Cambridge University Press
27 February 2003

Theory of music & musicology; Humanities

This book is an important contribution to the philosophy of music. Whereas most books in this field focus on the creation and reproduction of music, Bruce Benson's concern is the phenomenology of music making as an activity. He offers the radical thesis that it is improvisation that is primary in the moment of music making. Succinct and lucid, the book brings together a wide range of musical examples from classical music, jazz, early music and other genres. It offers a rich tapestry incorporating both analytic and continental philosophy, musicology and performance-practice issues. It will be a provocative read for philosophers of art and musicologists and, because it eschews technicality, should appeal to general readers, especially those who perform.

By: Bruce Ellis Benson (Wheaton College Illinois)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 353g
ISBN: 9780521810937
ISBN 10: 0521810930
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 27 February 2003
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Improvisation of Musical Dialogue: A Phenomenology of Music

'… a timely and I believe much-needed reorientation of attention … it will be found engaging reading by philosophers, musicians, and conceptually adventurous listeners.' Gary Hagsberg, Bard College