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Philosopher at the Keyboard : Glenn Gould
Overview
This is a provocative account of pianist Glenn Gould's intellectual and musical thought. Gould was a philosopher who incessantly pursued wisdom through his art. If the reader follows Gould's ardent campaign through the metaphorical thicket found in his ideas, a compelling Gouldian model for a philosophy of music unfolds. Gould argues that music is not only a reflection of social dynamics, but could also be a tool for the betterment of society. The original methodology conceived and implemented in this study contributes an important design for subsequent historical/philosophical studies, particularly in music education.
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- ISBN-13: 9780810840294
- ISBN-10: 0810840294
- Publisher: Scarecrow Press
- Publish Date: January 1992
- Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
- Page Count: 288
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