Leos Janacek and 'The Late Style' in Music.

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Title: Leos Janacek and 'The Late Style' in Music.
Language: English
Authors: Beckerman, Michael B.
Source: Gerontologist. Oct 1990 30(5):632-635.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 4
Publication Date: 1990
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - General
Historical Materials
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Creativity, Musical Composition, Older Adults
ISSN: 0016-9013
Abstract: Outlines concept of aging of Leos Janacek, a composer remembered primarily for works that he composed in the last decade of his life. Describes Janacek's subjects of his late operas; composer's comments during this period; and shape of his musical structures. Questions concept of "late style" and notes problems of applying models to artistic creativity and productivity. (Author/ABL)
Entry Date: 1991
Accession Number: EJ425272
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Outlines concept of aging of Leos Janacek, a composer remembered primarily for works that he composed in the last decade of his life. Describes Janacek's subjects of his late operas; composer's comments during this period; and shape of his musical structures. Questions concept of "late style" and notes problems of applying models to artistic creativity and productivity. (Author/ABL)
ISSN:0016-9013