Luigi Nono: A Composer in Context (Music since 1900)

Synopsis

The Anti-fascist Cantata Il Canto Sospeso, The String-quartet Fragmente-stille, An Diotima And The 'tragedy Of Listening' Prometeo Cemented Luigi Nono's Place In Music History. In This Study Carola Nielinger-vakil Examines These Major Works In The Context Of Nono's Amalgamation Of Avant-garde Composition With Communist Political Engagement. Part I. Music And Memory. Political And Musical Premises -- Ii Canto Sospeso (1955-56) -- Towards Spatial Composition -- Music To Die Ermittlung By Peter Weiss (1965) -- Part Ii. Music As Memory. Towards Other Shores -- Fragmente - Stille, An Diotima (1979-80) -- Prometeo. Tragedia Del'ascolto (1975-85). Carola Nielinger-vakil. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.