Die Reihe 6 – Speech and Music (English Edition)

A Periodical Magazine on Music Theory and Composition | Theodore Presser (1964) 

Product Information

• Title: Die Reihe 6 – Speech and Music (English Edition)
• Editors: Various
• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 95
• Publisher: Theodore Presser
• Publication Year: 1964
• ISBN-10: 0900938145
• ISBN-13: 978-0900938146
• EAN / UPC: 4230703897317

Overview

Die Reihe 6 – Speech and Music is an English edition of the renowned avant-garde music journal originally published in German. This periodical, edited and translated for an English-speaking audience, explores the intricate relationship between speech and music, delving into the theoretical, philosophical, and technical aspects of composition.

Published by Theodore Presser in 1964, this volume includes essays, analyses, and reflections by prominent composers and theorists. It serves as a significant resource for musicologists, composers, and anyone interested in the intersection of language and sound in musical expression.

Product Features

• Focus on Speech and Music: Examines how speech influences musical composition and vice versa.
• Avant-Garde and Experimental Music: Discusses new techniques and ideas shaping 20th-century music.
• Historical Importance: Part of the Die Reihe series, known for its contributions to music theory and contemporary composition.
• Scholarly Contributions: Features insights from leading composers and theorists of the era.

Interesting Facts

• Foundational Influence: The Die Reihe series was a groundbreaking publication that significantly influenced electronic and avant-garde music.
• A Must-Have for Scholars: This edition is essential for researchers studying the relationship between phonetics, linguistics, and composition.
• Classic Publication: Though released in 1964, its insights remain valuable for modern composers and theorists.

Publisher

Published by Theodore Presser in 1964. 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"