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When Sound Becomes Meaning: A Philosophy of Musical Interpretation for Flutists

Cover of When Sound Becomes Meaning by Yulia Berry alongside a marble bust of J. S. Bach, historical music manuscripts, and classical books in an academic library setting.

When Sound Becomes Meaning introduces a philosophical approach to musical interpretation, examining how structure, listening, artistic responsibility, and musical understanding transform sound into meaningful expression. Written by Yulia Berry, the book offers performers and teachers a new framework for thinking about interpretation beyond technique alone.

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