| Summary: | "The Music of James Tenney" by Robert Wannamaker is a two-volume study of the life and work of composer James Tenney. The first volume provides a chronological overview of Tenney's stylistic periods and focuses on three key concerns in his career: a rejection of musical self-expression, the use of "top-down" compositional designs, and an interest in the interplay of rational structures and bodily sensations. The second volume analyzes all of Tenney's music, providing a listening guide for readers. Wannamaker's analyses encourage readers to explore different listening experiences and offer insights into Tenney's unique body of work.
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