Introduction; 1. Purity; 2. Modern silence; 3. The fragmentary; 4. Lament; 5. Sonic flux; Conclusion.
This book provides intriguing perspectives on both developments in music from 1980 onwards and the larger history of modernism.
David Metzer is a Professor in the School of Music, University of British Columbia.
'Metzer's approach is certainly a compelling one, and the chapters
in which he discusses … various lines of inquiry are consistently
interesting and thought-provoking.' Classical Music
'… Musical Modernism at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century is a
thought-provoking read and written in an engaging and sometimes
compelling style.' Musical Times
'Editor's choice, 5 stars: superbly produced.' Classical Music
'5 stars.' Muso
Ask a Question About this Product More... |