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A Musical Critic's Holiday

A Musical Critic's Holiday

Newman, Ernest

Hardcover

General MusicMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1025852060
ISBN13: 9781025852065
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

A Musical Critic's Holiday is a profound exploration of the art of musical judgment and the perennial challenges faced by those who evaluate contemporary art. Written by the renowned critic Ernest Newman, this volume presents a series of thoughtful reflections on the nature of criticism, the evolution of musical taste, and the historical reception of great composers. Newman addresses the common difficulty of assessing radical new works, questioning whether the critics of the past were truly as misguided as history often suggests.

Through a blend of scholarly analysis and engaging prose, Newman examines the relationship between the critic, the composer, and the public. He revisits the lives and reputations of masters such as Wagner and Mozart to illustrate the shifting sands of musical standards. The work serves as both a philosophical inquiry into aesthetics and a practical defense of the critical profession, emphasizing the need for historical perspective when navigating the complexities of modern music. A Musical Critic's Holiday remains a significant contribution to musicology, offering timeless insights for musicians, scholars, and listeners alike.

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