Listening to the Twentieth Century
Publication Date: 16/10/2007
The real strength of this study is in the detailed musical analysis, teasing out-in precise but readily accessible language-the notes that link Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story to Arnold Schoenberg's avant-garde compositions or hint at a connection between Sibelius and John Coltrane. Among the many notable passages, a close reading of Benjamin Britten's opera Peter Grimes stands out for its masterful blend of artistic and biographical insight. Readers new to classical music will quickly seek out the recordings Ross recommends, especially the works by less prominent composers, and even avid fans will find themselves hearing familiar favorites with new ears.
- ISBN:
- 9780374249397
- 9780374249397
- Category:
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Publication Date:
- 16-10-2007
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Farrar Straus Giroux
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Dimensions (mm):
- 235.46x160.78x35.31mm
- Weight:
- 0.9kg
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