Die Reihe 5 – Reports, Analyses (English Edition)

A Periodical Magazine on Music Theory and Composition | Theodore Presser (1961)

Product Information

• Title: Die Reihe 5 – Reports, Analyses (English Edition)
• Editors: Various
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 95
• Publisher: Theodore Presser
• Publication Year: 1961
• EAN / UPC: 4230298150286

Overview

Die Reihe 5 – Reports, Analyses is the fifth volume in the Die Reihe series, a pioneering avant-garde music journal. Originally published in German, this edition has been translated into English to provide wider access to its groundbreaking ideas.

This volume focuses on reports and analytical studies of contemporary music, offering insights into new compositional techniques, serialism, and experimental forms. Featuring contributions from influential composers and theorists, it is an essential resource for scholars, composers, and those interested in the evolution of 20th-century music.

Product Features

• In-Depth Analysis: Explores modern compositional techniques and their theoretical underpinnings.
• Focus on Serialism and Avant-Garde Music: Discusses the structural and aesthetic aspects of 20th-century music.
• Influential Contributions: Features essays by leading composers and theorists of the time.
• Essential Reading for Music Scholars: A key text for understanding contemporary and experimental music.

Interesting Facts

• Part of the Landmark Die Reihe Series: This journal played a crucial role in shaping contemporary music theory and practice.
• Historical Significance: Published in 1961, this volume captures a transformative period in musical history.
• A Must-Have for Researchers and Composers: Provides a comprehensive look into avant-garde techniques and their application.

Publisher

Published by Theodore Presser in 1961. All rights reserved.

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Subject matter

Each of the eight issues of Die Reihe was dedicated to a different theme, announced in a subtitle:

1. (1955) "Elektronische Musik" / (1957) "Electronic Music"
2. (1955) "Anton Webern" / (1958) "Anton Webern"
3. (1957) "Musikalisches Handwerk" / (1959) "Musical Craftsmanship"
4. (1958) "Junge Komponisten" / (1960) "Young Composers"
5. (1957) "Berichte—Analyse" / (1961) "Reports—Analyses"
6. (1958) "Sprache und Musik" / (1964) "Speech and Music"
7. (1960) "Form—Raum" / (1964) "Form—Space"
8. (1962) "Rückblicke" / (1968) "Retrospective"