{"product_id":"the-orchestra-a-very-short-introduction-9780199760282","title":"The Orchestra: A Very Short Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): D. Kern Holoman\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Genres \u0026amp; Styles - Classical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e, D. Kern Holoman considers the structure, roots, and day-to-day functioning of the modern philharmonic society. He explores topics ranging from the life of a musician in a modern orchestra, the recent wave of new hall construction from Berlin to Birmingham, threats of bankruptcies and strikes, and the eyebrow-raising salaries of conductors and general managers. At the heart of the book lies a troubling pair of questions: Can such a seemingly anachronistic organization long survive? Does the symphony matter in contemporary culture? Holoman responds to both with a resounding yes. He shows that the orchestra remains a potent political and social force, a cultural diplomat par excellence. It has adapted well to the digital revolution, and it continues to be seen as an essential element of civic pride. In a time of upheaval in how classical music is created, heard, distributed, and evaluated, the orchestra has managed to retain its historic role as a meeting place of intellectual currents, an ongoing forum for public enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45045075017879,"sku":"9780199760282","price":903.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780199760282.webp?v=1769215966","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-orchestra-a-very-short-introduction-9780199760282","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}