{"product_id":"9781474270175","title":"Understanding Music: Philosophy and Interpretation","description":"Author: Scruton,Roger\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781474270175\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 25 Feb 2016\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMusic \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Aesthetics of Music \u003c\/i\u003e(1997)\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eRoger Scruton set a new standard of rigour and seriousness in the philosophy of music. This collection of wide-ranging essays covers all aspects of the theory and practice of music, showing the significance of music as an expression of the moral life. The book is split into two parts, the first is devoted to the aesthetics and theory of music and the second consists of critical studies of individual composers, thinkers and works including essays on Mozart, Wagner, Beethoven's Ninth, Jan.cek \u0026amp; Schoenberg, Szymanowski and Adorno. \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMusic \u003c\/i\u003ewill appeal to specialists in philosophy and musicology and also to music lovers who wish to find deeper meaning in this mysterious art. The Bloomsbury Revelations editions includes a new preface from author.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46619379663006,"sku":"UBD-9781474270175","price":52.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781474270175.jpg?v=1773898269","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781474270175","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}