Discover Classical Music of the 20th Century

by David McCleery

Even at the beginning of the new millennium, the words twentieth-century music often inspire apprehension in audiences. While composers like Debussy, Vaughan Williams and Stravinsky have become concert-hall favorites, others such as Schoenberg, Boulez and Takemitsu are too often regarded as strange and unapproachable. Discover Music of the Twentieth Century is a comprehensive and easily digestible guide through the diverse, innovative and controversial musical history of this era. By describing the many different musical styles that flourished in the twentieth century and putting the music in its historical and social context, this book demystifies the whole subject of modern music. Visually, mentally and aurally engaging, this book is approachable and informative, peppered with quotations, pictures and helpful tips on what to listen for. Accompanied by two and a half hours of carefully chosen music extracts on a dedicated website. An ideal musical introductions for readers of all ages.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008