Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Illustrations vii
4. Preface ix
5. Chapter One. Integration and Difference 1
6. Chapter Two. The Book and the Numbers 31
7. Chapter Three. Character and the Voice of the Musical 54
8. Chapter Four. The Ensemble Effect 78
9. Chapter Five. The Drama of Numbers 102
10. Chapter Six. The Orchestra 126
11. Chapter Seven. Narration and Technology: Systems of Omniscience 149
12. Chapter Eight. What Kind of Drama Is This? 179
13. Bibliography 213
14. Index 221