Alberto Ginastera A Research and Information Guide [Hardcover]

Alberto Ginastera: A Research and Information Guideis the first bio-bibliographic study of the composer and the only published book on the subject in English. This work fills a critical gap in contemporary music studies by enriching our knowledge of one of the most compelling creative voices of the Americas. Given the lack of prior systematic attention to Ginastera, this book establishes a firm foundation for future scholarship. It includes a detailed biographical sketch of the composer that quotes extensively from his letters. It summarizes the defining features of his style and encompasses his infrequently explored late works. It offers the most comprehensive catalogue of Ginasteras music to date and provides an annotated list of his published writings. This book contains over 400 annotated bibliographic entries that refer to critically selected sources in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. The last chapter offers new information about archival holdings and internet resources that facilitates research on this composer. An appendix featuring a detailed chronology of Ginasteras career completes this work.

Preface

State of Ginastera Research

Organization of this Volume

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Chapter 1. Alberto Ginastera: An Introduction to His Life and Work

The Formative Years

Early Successes

The Guggenheim Period

Consolidation and Crisis

Expansion and Innovation in the Post-Per?n Years

The Di Tella Institute and the First Two Operas

Separation and Change

Tranquility and Nostalgia in Switzerland

Chapter 2. Alberto Ginastera: An Introduction to His Musical Style

Rhythmic Profile

Melodic Resources

Harmonic Structures

Timbral Stategies

Form and Genre

Final RefllÁ