Language of Modern Music

This is a study of the ideas and creative forces that went into shaping the language of 20th-century music. The author's argument is based on a consideration of Schoenberg and Stravinsky, during the course of which he makes forays into the related arts.

Summary

This is a study of the ideas and creative forces that went into shaping the language of 20th-century music. The author's argument is based on a consideration of Schoenberg and Stravinsky, during the course of which he makes forays into the related arts.

Product details

• Authors: Donald Mitchell
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780571161935
• ISBN: 978-0-571-16193-5
• No. of pages: 185
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 199 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 160 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Music theory; MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Theory, PHILOSOPHY / Aesthetics, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Philosophy: aesthetics, Theory of music & musicology, 20th Century & Contemporary Classical Music, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Theory of music and musicology