The Imaginary Museum of Musical Works: An Essay in the Philosophy of Music Birthday Charts the wealthy Sir Ralph Tregowan

the wealthy Sir Ralph Tregowan

He tries to end the call

Laugh at some seriously silly flying stunts

So why does Anna feel like she's a fool to trust him

The Imaginary Museum of Musical Works: An Essay in the Philosophy of Music Birthday Charts the wealthy Sir Ralph TregowanWhat is involved in the composition, performance, and reception of classical music? What are we doing when we listen to this music seriously? Why when playing a Beethoven sonata do performers begin with the first note indicated in the score; why don't they feel free to improvise around the sonata's central theme? Why, finally, does it go against tradition for an audience at a concert of classical music to tap its feet? Bound up in these questions is