Arnold Schoenberg (Modern Masters)

シェーンベルクの音楽と近代性を、簡潔で説得力ある筆致で解きほぐす研究書。

音楽批評シェーンベルク近代形式研究

作品情報

抽象的に見える音楽の内部構造が、明晰に見えてくる。

シェーンベルクの音楽と近代性を、簡潔で説得力ある筆致で解きほぐす研究書。対象作品の内部構造や思想的背景を、読みやすい語り口で整理する。

Discusses the modern expressionist composer's system of atonality and critical reactions to his dissonant works

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This an excellent book. Rosen's non-conventional views are refreshing to read as they go against so many tired cliches and facile condemnations. The authors's philosophy of music is personal and therefore priceless. A must read on this subject.
Insightful

Very insightful, full of theoretical and philosophical teachings on dodecaphonic and early twentieth century Viennese history and music. And it wasn't a slog to get through on top of it. Charles Rosen is a great author to follow.
Excellent Essay

Next to Adorno one of the best texts about Schoenberg. Even if rather small, it is in fact an extended essay, Charles Rosen really captured the essence of Schoenberg's esthetics. Schoenberg is not easy on listeners and you can't really appreciate his prominence in music history with some context. Rosen achieves exactly this, to give you an idea about this bigger picture.
Five Stars

Great Book!