Gender and the Musical Canon - Citron, Marcia J., Hardcover

Cambridge University Press

ISBN-13 9780521392921 | 978-0-521-39292-1
ISBN 0521392926 | 0-521-39292-6
Format Hardcover
Author(s) Citron, Marcia J.
Why is music composed by women so marginal to the standard 'classical' repertoire? In attempting to answer this fundamental question, this book examines the practices and attitudes that have led to the exclusion of women composers from the received 'canon' of performed musical works. Focusing on the tradition since 1800, Marcia J. Citron makes substantial use of feminist and interdisciplinary theory. After introducing the notion of canon and its role in cultural discourse, she explores important elements of canon formation: creativity, professionalism, music as gendered discourse, and reception. A final chapter provides a critique of many of these ideas with respect to the canon of the university music history curriculum. Professor Citron shows how an understanding of canon formation illuminates some of the basic issues that affect the discipline as a whole.

About our price comparison.

Give us feedback

Got an opinion on this product? Review it!

FindersCheapers strives to maintain the accuracy of product and pricing information displayed on our site, but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information. If there is a pricing, coupon, or other information discrepancy between FindersCheapers and a merchant's site then the information on the merchant's site will apply. FindersCheapers cannot be held liable for any actions taken based on the information provided and FindersCheapers shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from business conducted with companies listed on FindersCheapers. FindersCheapers receives compensation from all merchants whose products are displayed. Refer to our Conditions of Use and About Us pages for complete details. To report a pricing error, click here.

Conditions of Use Privacy Notice About Us