One Hundred Years of Music

After Beethoven and Wagner

Autor*innen

• Gerald E. H. Abraham

Parameter

• 320 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Klassische Musik

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Covering a transformative century in music, this work explores the evolution from Beethoven's death to contemporary styles. It delves into the rise and fall of Romanticism, nationalist movements, and the emergence of neo-classicism and the twelve-tone system. The author dedicates significant attention to modernist and avant-garde composers like Schönberg, Bartók, and Berg, addressing the challenges of engaging with their music. Additionally, the book sheds new light on well-known musical themes, enhancing the reader's understanding of this pivotal period.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback