The Improvisation of Musical Dialogue: A Phenomenology of MusicThis book is an important contribution to the philosophy of music. Bruce Benson's concern is the phenomenology of music making as an activity. He offers a radical thesis that it is improvisation that is primary in the moment of music making.It will be a provocative read. |
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The Improvisation of Musical Dialogue: A Phenomenology of Music Bruce Ellis Benson No preview available - 2003 |
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