To Boulez And Beyond. Music In Europe Since The Rite Of Spring
Peyser Joan
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Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: As New
Publisher: Billboard Books
Publisher Place: New York
Publisher Year: 1999
Edition: First Edition
Description: 382 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout. A Thorough, Enlightening, And Timely Overview Of The Serious Music Of This Century-just In Time For The Dawn Of The Next.
Publishers Description: 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)
ISBN:
(111536)
