20th Century Chamber Music

Paperback

Main Details

Title 20th Century Chamber Music
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James McDalla
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:320
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreChamber ensembles
ISBN/Barcode 9780415966955
ClassificationsDewey:785.00904
Audience
General
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations Illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Publication Date 18 September 2003
Publication Country United States

Description

Twentieth Century Chamber Music combines a chronological overview of 20th-century chamber music and the major composers in the style, with information on a wide selection of chamber works, including program music; vocal chamber music; works for new ensembles; the modern sonata; and contemporary string quartets. The book covers composers from Schoenberg and Bartk to Toru Takemitsu and George Crumb.

Author Biography

Prof of Music at Bowdoin, College. James McCalla is a resident of Brusnwick, Maine.