The Theatrical Orchestra: British Music Ensembles Experiment with Performance

Author:   Adrian Curtin
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
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9781526177629


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   29 April 2025
Format:   Hardback
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The Theatrical Orchestra: British Music Ensembles Experiment with Performance


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Author:   Adrian Curtin
Publisher:   Manchester University Press
Imprint:   Manchester University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.724kg
ISBN:  

9781526177629


ISBN 10:   1526177625
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   29 April 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Setting the scene 1 Staging concerts: The orchestra as a sight to behold (or not) 2 The orchestra as storyteller 3 The orchestra moves, the orchestra dances 4 Relocating the orchestra and playing the space 5 Immersive performance: The audience among the orchestra Conclusion: Behind the scenes References Index -- .

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'The theatrical orchestra is an excellent guide to an innovative, new body of work that has so far largely escaped scholarly attention: theatrical performances by classical orchestras. Adrian Curtin has deftly woven together interviews with key players, audience reactions, background research and his own critical responses to numerous performances by a variety of mostly British ensembles to craft a highly informed, profoundly perceptive and personal book. His clear and accessible writing style and his illuminating insights make this book a must-read for lovers and students of theatre, music and performance alike.' Björn Heile, Professor of Music (post-1900), University of Glasgow -- .


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Adrian Curtin is Associate Professor in Drama at the University of Exeter.

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