The Oxford History of Western Music: The early twentieth century, Volume 4The Oxford History of Western Music online offers an unmatched account of the evolution of Western classical music by one of the most prominent and provocative musicologists of our time, Richard Taruskin. Since its original publication in print Taruskin's landmark study has received universal acclaim and numerous awards. The online version includes all 1.25 million words, 500 images, and 1,800 musical examples from the updated paperback edition with sophisticated search and browse functionality designed to maximize the dynamic possibilities of online reading and research. |
Contents
Reaching for Limits | 11 |
Getting Rid of Glue | 59 |
Aristocratic Maximalism | 131 |
Copyright | |
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The Oxford History of Western Music: The early twentieth century, Volume 4 Richard Taruskin No preview available - 2005 |
The Oxford History of Western Music: The early twentieth century, Volume 4 Richard Taruskin No preview available - 2005 |
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