Ross, Alex
The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841154763
- author:
- Ross, Alex
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 640
- Dimensions:
- 153mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- 20th century music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A sweeping history of twentieth-century classical music, this comprehensive tour explores the people and places that shaped musical development. From the composers and performers who influenced each other to the cultural and artistic movements that defined the era, Alex Ross weaves together art, politics, and social change to create a gripping portrait of an exceptional period.
The landscape of twentieth-century classical music was marked by fragmentation and innovation, with different strands emerging in response to their own composers, performers, and musical innovations. This book brings together the key figures and events that shaped the course of classical music during this time, providing a unique insight into the social and cultural context in which it was created.
This edition includes a definitive list of the greatest recordings of twentieth-century music, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in classical music or its history.
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