Songs of the Kampung Frankensteining, Feminism, and Performance History of 10 Pantun Settings
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
18.07.2026
Abbildungen
X, 130 p. 87 illus., 41 illus. in color.
Verlag
Springer SingaporeSeitenzahl
130
Maße (L/B)
23,5/15,5 cm
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-981-9217-09-0
This book explores the life, artistry, and legacy of Razak Abdul Aziz one of Malaysia’s pioneering contemporary composers—through his seminal vocal work, 10 Pantun Settings . This song cycle, composed between 1981 and 1990, reimagines traditional Malay pantun poetry through a Western art song framework, blending cultural heritage with compositional innovation. The book begins with a biographical portrait of Razak, tracing his multicultural upbringing, academic journey in the USA and UK, and his contributions to Malaysia’s music education and composition landscape. It then delves into the compositional techniques behind 10 Pantun Settings , highlighting Razak’s use of “Frankensteining”—a method of assembling disparate pantun texts into a cohesive musical narrative—and his rich use of musical imagery to evoke kampung life, childhood nostalgia, and emotional depth. Through musico-literary analysis, the monograph uncovers a deeper narrative embedded in the cycle: the emotional journey of an abandoned wife in a traditional arranged marriage. Beneath the playful surface of children’s poetry lies a poignant commentary on emotional resilience, covert feminism, and symbolic resistance. The book also documents the performance history of the cycle, from its early academic presentations to full theatrical stagings in Malaysia, Japan, New Zealand, and the Czech Republic. Drawing on interviews, archival materials, and performance analysis, this work offers a multidimensional exploration of Razak’s compositional voice and the cultural significance of 10 Pantun Settings . It invites readers to engage with Malaysian musical identity, gender narratives, and the transformative power of music as a vessel for storytelling and cultural preservation.
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