John Williams: Changing the Culture of the Classical Guitar: Performance, Perception, Education and Construction

by Michael O'Toole

Book Overview

This book assesses the influence and reception of many different forms of guitar playing upon the classical guitar and more specifically through the prism of John Williams.

Beginning with an examination of Andr s Segovia and his influence upon Williams' life's work, a further three incisive chapters cover key areas such as performance, perception, education and construction, considering social and cultural contexts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367730383
• ISBN13: 9780367730383
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.3"