Polystylism as dialogue : a Bakhtinian interpretation of Schnittke's symphonies 3, 4 and his concerto grosso No.4 / symphony No.5

The thesis proposes an interpretation of three of Alfred Schnittke's polystylistic symphonies through the cultural theories of Mikhail Bakhtin. Schnittke's symphonies use stylistic plurality to explore notions of identity, both musical and personal, and to create a sense of engagement betw...

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Main Author: Dixon, Gavin Thomas
Published: Goldsmiths College (University of London) 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.444186