Piano, General Aesthetics & Philosophy of Art, Aesthetics of Music, Solo Instrument - Classical Instrumentation, General & Miscellaneous Music Biography
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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.
Editorials
Australian Journal Of Music Education
...a stimulating—at times provocative—insight into Gould...an extremely insightful undertaking, which alone makes the book a must for musicians and music educators..Choice
...thorough and systematic study...unique in its subject treatment..Library Journal
A veil of mystique has long enveloped pianist Gould (1932-82) because of his disdain for conventional avenues of creativity and expression. Angilette manages to explicate him through this penetrating study. She shows how Gould was drawn to technology and why he touted the electronic age. He sought a purer existence as a musician, Angilette posits, and regarded technology as a means for unfettered endeavors. She includes an overview of important music philosophies for comparison and delves into Gould's intellectual thought to reveal his unique philosophy. Angilette has written an enlightening book that will lift the veil covering this man of high ideals, who methodically strove through his interpretation toward a realization of what he perceived as a better world.-- Kathleen Sparkman, Baylor Univ., Waco, Tex.Booknews
Angilette, who has systematically studied the books written by the legendary pianist Glenn Gould, connects his ideas to those of other existing philosophies of music, music education, and sociological aspects of those disciplines. Juxtaposing historical and philosophical methods, she clarifies and interprets Gould's writings through philosophical analysis. In the process, one sees past the aura of eccentricity that surrounded him into the psychological and moral ideas that led to his decision to abandon live performance, and gains insight into the unique ideas he put forth and carried through in his own artistic life. Reprint of the 1992 edition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 23, 1992
Publisher
Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press, 1992.
Pages
244
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780810824676