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Music in the Early Twentieth Century: The Oxford History of Western Music,Used
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The universally acclaimed and awardwinning Oxford History of Western Music is the eminent musicologist Richard Taruskin's provocative, erudite telling of the story of Western music from its earliest days to the present. Each book in this superlative fivevolume set illuminatesthrough a representative sampling of masterworksthe themes, styles, and currents that give shape and direction to a significant period in the history of Western music.Music in the Early Twentieth Century , the fourth volume in Richard Taruskin's history, looks at the first half of the twentieth century, from the beginnings of Modernism in the last decade of the nineteenth century right up to the end of World War II. Taruskin discusses modernism in Germany and France as reflected in the work of Mahler, Strauss, Satie, and Debussy, the modern ballets of Stravinsky, the use of twelvetone technique in the years following World War I, the music of Charles Ives, the influence of peasant songs on Bela Bartok, Stravinsky's neoclassical phase and the real beginnings of 20thcentury music, the vision of America as seen in the works of such composers as W.C. Handy, George Gershwin, and Virgil Thomson, and the impact of totalitarianism on the works of a range of musicians from Toscanini to Shostakovich
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Music in the Early Twentieth Century'? A: The book focuses on the development of Western music during the first half of the twentieth century, covering key movements such as Modernism and the impact of World War II on music.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Richard Taruskin, a prominent musicologist known for his extensive work on the history of Western music.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 880 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: When was 'Music in the Early Twentieth Century' published? A: The book was published on July 27, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in music history? A: While it is comprehensive and insightful, it may be more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge of music history due to its academic nature.
- Q: Does this book include analysis of specific composers? A: Yes, it discusses several influential composers such as Mahler, Strauss, Satie, Debussy, and Stravinsky, among others.
- Q: What is the significance of the Oxford History of Western Music series? A: The series provides a detailed and scholarly account of Western music's evolution, offering insights into its cultural and historical contexts.
- Q: Is this book part of a larger series? A: Yes, it is the fourth volume in the five-volume Oxford History of Western Music series.
- Q: What themes are explored in this volume? A: Themes explored include Modernism, the influence of totalitarian regimes on music, and the emergence of American music in the early twentieth century.