The Pursuit Of Music
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to pursue music — not merely to perform it, but to live it, breathe it, and surrender to its endless possibilities? The Pursuit of Music by Sir Walford Davies is a passionate and erudite meditation on the nature of music and its profound relationship with the human spirit. Drawing on his celebrated career as a composer, educator, and pioneering BBC broadcaster, Davies presents music not as an abstract discipline but as a living force accessible to all, guiding readers through the principles of melody, harmony, rhythm, and form with the warmth and authority of a master teacher. The book chronicles his deeply held belief that music is a universal language — one that belongs not to the concert hall elite, but to every willing listener and aspiring musician. Beyond its practical instruction, this work stands as a testament to the democratising power of music education in the early twentieth century. Davies's prose is elegant yet approachable, reflecting the same inclusive philosophy that made his BBC radio broadcasts so beloved by British audiences during the interwar years. Rooted in the English musical tradition yet expansive in its vision, The Pursuit of Music argues that the act of truly hearing music is itself a lifelong, transformative journey — one that rewards the curious and the committed in equal measure. For anyone who has ever felt the pull of a melody and wondered why, this book offers answers that resonate long after the final page.
Author: Walford Davies
Format: Hardback
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean to pursue music — not merely to perform it, but to live it, breathe it, and surrender to its endless possibilities? The Pursuit of Music by Sir Walford Davies is a passionate and erudite meditation on the nature of music and its profound relationship with the human spirit. Drawing on his celebrated career as a composer, educator, and pioneering BBC broadcaster, Davies presents music not as an abstract discipline but as a living force accessible to all, guiding readers through the principles of melody, harmony, rhythm, and form with the warmth and authority of a master teacher. The book chronicles his deeply held belief that music is a universal language — one that belongs not to the concert hall elite, but to every willing listener and aspiring musician. Beyond its practical instruction, this work stands as a testament to the democratising power of music education in the early twentieth century. Davies's prose is elegant yet approachable, reflecting the same inclusive philosophy that made his BBC radio broadcasts so beloved by British audiences during the interwar years. Rooted in the English musical tradition yet expansive in its vision, The Pursuit of Music argues that the act of truly hearing music is itself a lifelong, transformative journey — one that rewards the curious and the committed in equal measure. For anyone who has ever felt the pull of a melody and wondered why, this book offers answers that resonate long after the final page.