Music Since 1945: Issues, Materials, and Literature

by Elliott S. Schwartz, Daniel Eyers Godfrey

This text presents a challenging and comprehensive survey of the music of the postwar periods. Written in a concise and engaging style, the authors encourage students to re-examine aesthetic assumptions and cultural biases as they explore the rich diversity of music in our time.

Genres: Music

537 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 1993

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent introduction to more contemporary classical music, gets a little dull because it's forced to only lightly cover such a wide range of topics.