Description
About the Author
JOEL RUBIN is Adjunct Researcher at the University of Bern, Institute of Musicology and Institute of Jewish Studies.
Reviews
Rubin's book, based on his 2001 PhD research but comprehensively updated, will doubtless stand as one of the defining scholarly pillars in this occasionally messy field. Not only does it provide the most detailed and fine-grained musical analysis of klezmer's stylistic and structural elements seen to date, but the fact that this analysis is based upon a particular and clearly-defined corpus reduces guesswork and in fact allows larger conclusions to be more effectively drawn. * IN GEVEB *
[This] book, in its steadfast all-in approach to defining musical style, stands [...] as a classic of its discipline, further reinforcing the foundation from which the field continues to move forward. * YUVAL - STUDIES OF THE JEWISH MUSIC RESEARCH CENTRE *
New York Klezmer marks a milestone, not only for the study of klezmer music but also and especially for the study of performance practice. Lucidly written, this volume will greatly satisfy music researchers of all stripes interested in music and Jewish studies, the study of interpretation and performance practice, urban ethnomusicology and local music history. Sections can easily serve as assigned reading in classes on klezmer culture. Free from highbrow academic jargon and equipped with a glossary, this book will also be a welcome read for generations of klezmorim. As such, it is not only highly recommended, it might remain unrivaled for some time. -- Tina Fruhauf * Journal of Musicological Research *
Book Information
ISBN 9781580465984
Author Professor Joel E. Rubin
Format Hardback
Page Count 483
Imprint University of Rochester Press
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Weight(grams) 1g