To Boulez and beyond - Joan Peyser
music in Europe since The rite of spring
KORTE INHOUD
This volume traces the development of classical music from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Peyser (author of six books on music, and editor of musical publications) offers a guided tour of the sense behind the sound and an analysis of major musical trends. Drawing upon insights gained from interviews with key figures from the past as well as with rising stars, the author illuminates this dramatic musical evolution and offers her thoughts and predictions about the future of serious music. Contains several b&w photographs of conductors and composers, and an introduction by composer Charles Wuorinen. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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1999Uitgever: Billboard Books382 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 0823078752ISBN-13: 9780823078752Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Original red boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated with b/w photographs, 8vo. [Auteur: Peyser, Joan] [Pagina's: 382] [Taal: en] [Uitgever: New York : Billboard Books] [Jaar: 1999] [Titel: To Boulez and Beyond: Music in Europe Since the Rite of Spring]
