Old Fogy: His Musical Opinions and Grotesques by James Huneker

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Author Huneker, James, 1857-1921
Title Old Fogy: His Musical Opinions and Grotesques
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Summary "Old Fogy: His Musical Opinions and Grotesques" by James Huneker is a collection of musical essays written in the early 20th century. The book presents the eccentric and critical thoughts of a fictional character known as Old Fogy, who expresses his often controversial and humorous opinions about various composers and musical trends of his time. Through a combination of wit and sarcasm, Old Fogy reflects on the state of music, favoring classical composers like Bach and Mozart over modern figures, while offering a colorful commentary on contemporary performances and cultural shifts. The opening portion of the book introduces Old Fogy through an introduction by Huneker, who describes him as a vibrant and irascible character filled with contradictions. Old Fogy's outlook on music is deeply pessimistic, as he laments the perceived decline in artistic quality, arguing that true music cannot evolve positively and instead reveals more of the struggles of the modern era. He critiques various composers, including Wagner, Liszt, and Tchaikovsky, often asserting that they lack the depth and brilliance of past masters. The writing captures his irritable demeanor, eccentricities, and a nostalgic longing for the perceived purity of earlier musical forms, setting the stage for a series of detailed opinions and reflections on the art of music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Music -- Anecdotes
Subject Piano music
Category Text
EBook-No. 20139
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 4, 2009
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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