Offers an understanding of Western music history. This work includes an introduction to and a score for 224 pieces of music representing the major European styles, genres and composers.[...]
An introduction to Western music history. It features 224 pieces of music that represent various European styles, genres, and composers.[...]
MUSIC OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY provides an effective introduction to modern music using clear, comprehensive language. The author weaves together history, theory, and analysis to bring to life both the stylistic evolution of music since 1900 and the new principles by which this music is organized.[...]
Pro Mundo - Pro Domo: The Writings of Alban Berg contains new English translations of the complete writings of the Viennese composer Alban Berg (1885-1935) and extensive commentaries tracing the history of each essay and its connection to musical culture of the early twentieth century. Berg is now [...]
Offers detailed discussions of 224 works of music, covering the major musical styles, genres and composers. This book places music in the context of the politics, personalities, arts and humanities of each period of Western history.[...]