Morton Feldman Livres

Morton Feldman wrote as he composed music, carefully placing one element after another, producing some of the avant-garde's most lucid considerations of what it means to make music Morton Feldman (1926–87) is among the most influential American composers of the 20th century, a man whose music is known for its extreme quiet and delicate beauty (while Feldman himself was famously large and loud). Karlheinz Stockhausen once asked the composer what his "secret" "I don't push the sounds around," Feldman replied. His writings resemble his music in their quiet steadiness, their oscillations between assertion and doubt. They are also funny and illuminating, not only about his own music but about the entire New York School of painters, poets and composers that coalesced in the 1950s, including Feldman's friends Jackson Pollock, Philip Guston, Mark Rothko, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank O'Hara and John Cage. Give My Regards to Eighth Street is an authoritative collection of Feldman's writings, culled from published articles, program notes, LP liners, lectures, interviews and unpublished writings. It is one of those rare books from which anyone can draw inspiration, no matter what the vocation or discipline.

This collection features a series of insightful lectures, conversations, and master classes from 1985 to 1987, highlighting the thoughts and experiences of prominent figures in contemporary music. The editor's preface sets the stage for the rich discussions that follow, including reflections on the nature of creativity and the artistic process. Notable contributions include Feldman's perspectives on time and composition, as well as dialogues with influential composers like Misha Mengelberg, Louis Andriessen, and Iannis Xenakis. The content delves into themes such as the relationship between appearance and reality, the barriers of style, and the role of electronics in music. Master classes explore personal experiences and the evolution of one's musical voice, while lectures challenge conventional thinking about knowledge and creativity. Conversations with figures like Geoffrey Douglas Madge and Kaija Saariaho further illuminate the complexities of musical identity and the commitment required in artistic endeavors. The appendix provides context for Feldman's influence during the "Nieuwe Muziek" festivals, alongside a comprehensive list of works and an index for easy reference. This compilation offers a profound exploration of contemporary music, inviting readers to engage with the ideas and philosophies that shape the field.

Cílem této antologie je předložit čtenáři reprezentativní průřez teoretickým myšlením některých klíčových skladatelů druhé poloviny dvacátého století. Vybrané texty se týkají široké škály témat: otázky využití náhody v hudební kompozici (Pierre Boulez), vztahu instrumentální a elektronické hudby (Karlheinz Stockhausen), konkrétní hudby (Pierre Schaeffer), možností a mezí hudebního serialismu (Iannis Xenakis), vztahu hudby a řeči (Steve Reich), problematiky hudební formy (György Ligeti), ale i obecnějších otázek hudebního experimentování (John Cage) nebo hudební estetiky (Morton Feldman). Poválečné „hudební myšlení“ se tak čtenáři prostřednictvím těchto úvah otevírá ve vší své rozmanitosti.Úvodní studií opatřil Jaroslav Bláha, z francouzských, německých a anglických originálů přeložili Josef Fulka, Jan Petříček a Petr Zvěřina.

Rozhlasové happeningy 1–5 zaznemenané v New York City v červnu 1966 až lednu 1967 [z anglicko-německého originálu přeložil a doslov napsal Josef Cseres] Rozhovory, které spolu vedli dva významní představitelé avantgardní hudby 20. století, skladatelé John Cage (1912–1992) a Morton Feldman (1926–1987). Obsah knihy tvoří záznam pěti setkání v jedné newyorské rozhlasové stanici.