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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2021
- ISBN
- 9780520379886
- Book Title
- Magician of Sound : Ravel and the Aesthetics of Illusion
- Book Series
- California Studies in 20th-Century Music Ser.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Music, History
- Topic
- History & Criticism, Europe / France, Modern / 19th Century, Individual Composer & Musician
- Item Weight
- 19.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 302 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of California Press
ISBN-10
0520379888
ISBN-13
9780520379886
eBay Product ID (ePID)
12050063073
Product Key Features
Book Title
Magician of Sound : Ravel and the Aesthetics of Illusion
Number of Pages
302 Pages
Language
English
Topic
History & Criticism, Europe / France, Modern / 19th Century, Individual Composer & Musician
Publication Year
2021
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, History
Book Series
California Studies in 20th-Century Music Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2020-032179
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
29
Dewey Decimal
780.92 B
Table Of Content
List of Examples, Figures, and Table Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Misdirection, or Image, Illusion, and Musical Motion 2 Emblems of Enchantment 3 The Machine Bewitched 4 Illusions of Form and Void 5 Motion, Illusion, and Phantasmagoria in La Valse Conclusion: Time, Space, Sortilèges Bibliography Index
Synopsis
French composer Maurice Ravel was described by critics as a magician, conjurer, and illusionist. Scholars have been aware of this historical curiosity, but none so far have explained why Ravel attracted such critiques or what they might tell us about how to interpret his music. Magician of Sound examines Ravel's music through the lens of illusory experience, considering how timbre, orchestral effects, figure/ground relationships, and impressions of motion and stasis might be experienced as if they were conjuring tricks. Applying concepts from music theory, psychology, philosophy, and the history of magic, Jessie Fillerup develops an approach to musical illusion that newly illuminates Ravel's fascination with machines and creates compelling links between his music and other forms of aesthetic illusion, from painting and poetry to fiction and phantasmagoria. Fillerup analyzes scenes of enchantment and illusory effects in Ravel's most popular works, including Bol ro , La Valse , Daphnis et Chlo , and Rapsodie espagnole , relating his methods and musical effects to the practice of theatrical conjurers. Drawing on a rich well of primary sources, Magician of Sound provides a new interdisciplinary framework for interpreting this enigmatic composer, linking magic and music., French composer Maurice Ravel was described by critics as a magician, conjurer, and illusionist. Scholars have been aware of this historical curiosity, but none so far have explained why Ravel attracted such critiques or what they might tell us about how to interpret his music. Magician of Sound examines Ravel's music through the lens of illusory experience, considering how timbre, orchestral effects, figure/ground relationships, and impressions of motion and stasis might be experienced as if they were conjuring tricks. Applying concepts from music theory, psychology, philosophy, and the history of magic, Jessie Fillerup develops an approach to musical illusion that newly illuminates Ravel's fascination with machines and creates compelling links between his music and other forms of aesthetic illusion, from painting and poetry to fiction and phantasmagoria. Fillerup analyzes scenes of enchantment and illusory effects in Ravel's most popular works, including Boléro , La Valse , Daphnis et Chloé , and Rapsodie espagnole , relating his methods and musical effects to the practice of theatrical conjurers. Drawing on a rich well of primary sources, Magician of Sound provides a new interdisciplinary framework for interpreting this enigmatic composer, linking magic and music.
LC Classification Number
ML410.R23F55 2021
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- l***o (117)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePackage arrived from Skokie, IL to southeast Michigan in three days. Book was wrapped well in an large outer plastic mailing envelope and in a second large plastic mailing envelope inside . Book was in the condition described and even has the errata sheet insert. I had no problems with the seller, and I would buy from them again. Good sale.The War Toys 2: Kriegsspielzeug : The Story of / Die Geschichte Von Lineol (#236102241091)
- v***n (68)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller supplied additional photos showing that the books included both dust jackets as described. The books arrived well on time and were in a like new condition. They were also well packaged. This was of great value. Thank you very much. Perfect.
- p***e (1217)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePurchased on 08.26.2025 and rec'd as described on 09.02.2025 (after Labor Day holiday). Two text books were individually wrapped in plastic, wrapped together in another plastic baggie and then placed in a padded envelope. Very happy w/ the extra protection taken in shipping the text books. Thank you.