Stumpf, Thomas, 1950-

A sounding mirror : courage and music in our time / Thomas Stumpf. - 1st ed. - Higganum, Conn. : Higganum Hill Books, c2005. - vii, 162 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. - A directions 21 book. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-161)

Taking off the rose-colored glasses -- Going to the verge -- All that wasted idolization -- Thinking in a marrowbone -- Where work is play for mortal stakes -- Time time time time time -- The secret -- Just enough order to delight the mind -- The choice between repose and truth -- Comets in the shape of four-leaf clovers -- Musical illustrations -- "How can we sing the Hallelujah chorus when we don't believe a word of it?

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Music--Philosophy and aesthetics
Music--Religious aspects--Christianity

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