The Indispensable Composers
The Indispensable Composers An exploration of the question of greatness from the chief classical music critic of The New York TimesAnthony Tommasini has devoted particular attention to living…
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The Indispensable Composers
An exploration of the question of greatness from the chief classical music critic of The New York TimesAnthony Tommasini has devoted particular attention to living composers and overlooked repertory. Tommasini resists the neat laws of canon formation--and yet, he can't help but admit that these exalted composers have guided him through his life, resonating with his deepest emotions and profoundly shaping how he sees the world.Now, in The Indispensable Composers, Tommasini offers his own personal guide to what the mercurial concept of greatness really means in classical music. But, as with all classical music lovers, the canon has remained central for him.
As he argues for his particular pantheon of indispensable composers, Tommasini provides a masterclass in what to listen for and how to understand what music does to