Music, Authorship, and the Book in the First Century of Print

Explore the intricate relationship between music and authorship in the groundbreaking book, Music, Authorship, and the Book in the First Century of Print by the esteemed author. Published by the University of California Press in 2013, this hardback edition spans 256 pages and delves into the cultural history of Western music's adaptation to print.

What does it truly mean to identify a composer as the creator of a musical piece? This thought-provoking work investigates whether a printed score encapsulates the essence of the composition, even when the person transcribing the music isn't the original composer. Join us on a captivating journey through the evolution of musical authorship and discover how it became a fundamental concept in the realm of music. Perfect for music enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book invites you to rethink traditional notions of creativity and ownership in the world of music.