Philosophy of modern music / Theodor W. Adorno, translated by Anne G. Mitchell, Wesley V. Blomster.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Adorno, Theodor W., 1903-1969, author.

Contributor:

Blomster, Wesley V., translator.

Mitchell, Anne G., translator.

Series:

Bloomsbury revelations.

Bloomsbury revelations series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--20th century--History and criticism.

Music.

Music--Philosophy and aesthetics.

Schoenberg, Arnold, 1874-1951--Criticism and interpretation.

Schoenberg, Arnold.

Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971--Criticism and interpretation.

Stravinsky, Igor.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (201 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Bloomsbury Academic, [2016]

Summary:

In this classic work of music theory Adorno critiques two major composers, Arnold Schoenberg and Igor Stravinsky, who he presents as dialectically opposed to one another in terms of their musical styles, techniques and directions. Adorno's readings, especially of Schoenberg, continue to cause controversy and disagreement among musicians, music lovers and philosophers today. As always with Adorno, a wide range of social cultural, philosophical and political questions are raised in the process of his critique making the reader see the form and function of music in startling new ways. The book also covers other renowned composers including Wagner, Bach and Mozart. This is landmark work of philosophy that has shaped the way we think about music today.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

"First published in 1947 by Oxford University Press, New York"--Title page verso.

Originally published in German as: Philosophie der neuen Musik.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [153]-176) and index.

ISBN:

9781350225213

1350225215

9781350225206

1350225207