ABSTRACT

This anthology of writings about the American experimental composer Harry Partch is the most comprehensive collection of commentaries about the composer and his work ever assembled. Eleven major figures of contemporary music voice their views on Partch (1901-1974) and his radical contributions to twentieth-century music. These include composers and theorists who worked closely with him and important comments from his contemporaries and musical inheritors.

chapter |16 pages

Reflections, Memories and Other Voices

A Dialogue between David Dunn and Danlee Mitchell

part |17 pages

Visual Beauty

part |62 pages

Experience–Ritual