Exoticism has flourished in Western music since the seventeenth century.
Interweaving historical, musical, and cultural perspectives, the contributors examine the composit.
In this pioneering collection, distinguished musicologists explore the ways in which Western composers have used Exotic themes for dramatic and striking effect.
A blend of familiar and unfamiliar gestures, this vibrant musical language takes the listener beyond the ordinary by evoking foreign cultures and forbidden desires.
Exoticism has flourished in Western music since the seventeenth century