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R. Murray Schafer L. Brett Scott

R. Murray Schafer By L. Brett Scott

R. Murray Schafer by L. Brett Scott


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This is authoritative biography of R. Murray Schafer-a preeminent Canadian composer, artist, educator, and activist-incorporates insights from the composer himself and his family to explore his entire opus from groundbreaking work in acoustic ecology to early, lesser known projects.

R. Murray Schafer Summary

R. Murray Schafer: A Creative Life by L. Brett Scott

R. Murray Schafer: A Creative Life is the authoritative exploration of the life and work of this preeminent Canadian composer, artist, educator, and activist. Working closely with the composer and his family, L. Brett Scott has created the most up-to-date and accurate exploration of Schafer. Scott draws on many public and private sources, including the composer's own journals and correspondence, which have not been previously available to researchers.

Scott discusses Schafer's extensive writings, including his research writings on Ezra Pound and E. T. A. Hoffmann, and his multiple works of fiction. The volume also includes a detailed summary of Schafer's work in the field of acoustic ecology and recognition of his role as founder of the World Soundscape Project as well as an overview of his writings on creative music education.

With complete discussions of his theater works, choral compositions, compositions for voice, chamber pieces, orchestral compositions, and early and transitional works and a chronological list of compositions and select discography, this volume presents the most comprehensive study of Schafer and his enduring legacy.

R. Murray Schafer Reviews

This extensive book about R. Murray Schafer - often referred to as Canada's most famous composer - is a significant because of its comprehensive accounts of his life, his innovative and wide-ranging artistic, scholarly and literary work, and his social conscience -- Barry Traux, professor emeritus, Simon Fraser University
Brett Scott's book is a masterful examination of the life and creative output of one of Canada's leading composers, educators, and activists. By weaving together information from R. Murray Schafer's journals and writings, interviews with the composer and his family, Scott paints a fascinating and honest portrait of this brilliant and complex human being whose artistic gifts continue to astound. This will be the essential resource for scholars seeking information about R. Murray Schafer. -- Hilary Apfelstadt, professor emerita of Choral Studies, The University of Toronto

About L. Brett Scott

Brett Scott is associate professor of ensembles and conducting at the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music. Prior to his appointment at the University of Cincinnati, he was director of choral activities at the University of Rochester and taught at the Eastman School of Music. Scott is an expert on contemporary music and Canadian music. He has presented at national and international conferences, and has had articles published in several scholarly choral journals. He has served as editor of Chorus America's Research Memorandum Series and associate editor of NCCO's The Choral Scholar.

Table of Contents

Part I - The Biography

Chapter 1 - Family Background, Childhood, Teenage Years and University

Chapter 2 - Uncertainty, the Temporal Muse, and Wanderlust

Chapter 3 - Homecoming and Education from the Other Side

Chapter 4 - Academia, Notoriety, and New Endeavors

Chapter 5 - Country Life, Renewed Creativity, and Change

Chapter 6 - Two Loves, Financial Concerns, and Homeland

Chapter 7 - Solitude, Reconciliation, and New Challenges



Part II - The Writings

Chapter 8 - The Educational Writings

Chapter 9 - The Soundscape Writings

Chapter 10 - Scholarly Writings and Non-Fiction

Chapter 11 - The Works of Fiction



Part III - The Theatrical Works

Chapter 12 - Loving and the non-Patria Works

Chapter 13 - The Patria Cycle



Part IV - The Compositions

Chapter 14 - The Early and Transitional Compositions

Chapter 15 - The Compositions for Choir

Chapter 16 - The Compositions for Voice

Chapter 17 - The Concerti and other Orchestral Works

Chapter 18 - The Chamber, Solo, and Electronic Compositions



Appendix 1 - Chronological List of Compositions

Appendix 2 - Discography

Additional information

NLS9781538158234
9781538158234
153815823X
R. Murray Schafer: A Creative Life by L. Brett Scott
New
Paperback
Rowman & Littlefield
2021-05-03
388
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