{"product_id":"harrison-birtwistle-studies-david-beard-kenneth-gloag-nicholas-jones","title":"Harrison Birtwistle Studies, David Beard, Kenneth Gloag, Nicholas Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHarrison Birtwistle Studies, David Beard, Kenneth Gloag, Nicholas Jones — 1st Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. [xviii], 316.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. Bound in the publisher's original black cloth with bright, unrubbed gilt lettering to the spine, the boards remain exceptionally sharp and clean, free from any edge-wear, bumping, or rubbing. The binding is distinctly tight and square, opening with reassuring resistance. Internally, the text block is pristine and bright, devoid of any foxing, toning, or handling marks, presenting a superlative, apparently unread copy. The accompanying original dust-jacket, showcasing the striking musical manuscript design, which retains its vivid colour and glossy finish with only the most trivial suggestion of shelf-wear to the upper extremities. A superior, highly collectable example of this scholarly work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is the first edition of this comprehensive study, published as part of the highly respected Cambridge Composer Studies series. Issued in a smart black cloth binding alongside the evocative dust-jacket, this hardcover edition remains uncommon on the open market in such pristine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIt will appeal strongly to serious collectors of contemporary musicology, institutional academic libraries, and those dedicated to Birtwistle's labyrinthine oeuvre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003eHarrison Birtwistle Studies\u003c\/i\u003e offers an illuminating exploration into the creative mind of one of Europe’s most formidable contemporary composers. Edited by David Beard, Kenneth Gloag, and Nicholas Jones, this collection of essays delves deeply into Birtwistle’s lifelong fascinations, from his intricate relationship with poetry, instrumental drama, and theatrical procession to his electronic music collaborations and Hebridean inspirations. Blending rigorous analytical study with fresh perspectives on his compositional processes, this definitive volume serves as an essential companion for those seeking to understand the complex soundscapes and late-modernist masterpieces of Sir Harrison Birtwistle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55535976087891,"sku":"6294","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261014_130702.jpg?v=1792494676","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/harrison-birtwistle-studies-david-beard-kenneth-gloag-nicholas-jones","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}