{"title":"Richard Taruskin","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Taruskin’s works offer a profound exploration of music’s role within broader cultural and historical contexts. Readers can expect insightful analyses that intertwine the evolution of musical forms with the social and political currents shaping their times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a reflective tone, Taruskin’s books engage deeply with the arts, inviting readers to consider the significance of music beyond mere sound, embracing its place in the ever-shifting landscape of human culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"musical-lives-and-times-examined-by-richard-taruskin-9780520392014","title":"Musical Lives and Times Examined","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this new and final collection, Richard Taruskin gathers a sweeping range of keynote speeches, reviews, and critical essays from the first twenty years of the twenty-first century. With twenty-three essays in total, this volume presents five lectures delivered in Budapest on Hungarian music and ten essays on Russian music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReviews of contemporary work in musicology and reflections on the place of music in society showcase Taruskin’s trademark wit and breadth. \u003cem\u003eMusical Lives and Times Examined\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential collection, a comprehensive portrait of a distinguished figure in music studies, illuminating the ideas that have transformed the discipline and will continue to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463890944236,"sku":"9780520392014","price":75.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520392014-musical-lives-and-times-examined.jpg?v=1775036076"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/richard-taruskin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}