The Helfgott phenomenon : a study in critical discourse : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Sociology at Massey University

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The Helfgott phenomenon : a study in critical discourse : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Sociology at Massey University

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The eccentric Australian pianist David Helfgott came to worldwide attention in 1996 with the release of the movie Shine, a "biopic" of his life, The subsequent resurrection of his musical career, including two world tours, created what has been dubbed the "Helfgott Phenomenon", a multimedia event of mammoth proportions extending from the film into live concerts, recordings, books, and various other forms of popular media. This thesis steers a path through the intricacies of the "Helfgott Phen...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

1999

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Ibell, Jonathan

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/10652

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Helfgott, David / Music appreciation / Critical theory

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