The theatrical orchestra : British music ensembles experiment with performance /

This book analyses experimental performances by British music ensembles in the twenty-first century. It shows how theatrical approaches to presenting orchestral music can facilitate unique and powerful experiences for audiences, enable new interpretation of repertoire, and connect music-making to co...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Curtin, Adrian (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2025.
Subjects:	Orchestra > Great Britain > 21st century. Performance art > Great Britain > 21st century. Electronic books.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: setting the scene
Staging concerts: the orchestra as a sight to behold (or not)
The orchestra as storyteller
The orchestra moves, the orchestra dances
Relocating the orchestra and playing the space
Immersive performance: the audience among the orchestra
Conclusion: behind the scenes.