In Her Own Words: Conversations with Composers in the United States (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780252037597)

This collection of new interviews with twenty-five accomplished female composers substantially advances our knowledge of the work, experiences, compositional approaches, and musical intentions of a diverse group of creative individuals. With personal anecdotes and sometimes surprising intimacy and humor, these wide-ranging conversations represent the diversity of women composing music in the United States from the mid-twentieth century into the twenty-first. The composers work in a variety of genres including classical, jazz, multimedia, or collaborative forms for the stage, film, and video games. Their interviews illuminate questions about the status of women composers in America, the role of women in musical performance and education, the creative process and inspiration, the experiences and qualities that contemporary composers bring to their craft, and balancing creative and personal lives. Candidly sharing their experiences, advice, and views, these vibrant, thoughtful, and creative women open new perspectives on the prospects and possibilities of making music in a changing world.

Author: Jennifer Kelly
ISBN-10: 0252037596
ISBN-13: 9780252037597
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Language: English
Published: 06/19/2013
Pages: 488
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.40w x 1.70d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2014