Oxford University Press - Modern Music and After Book

Explore the evolution of contemporary sound with Modern Music and After by Paul Griffiths. Published by Oxford University Press, this work serves as a definitive study of music composed since the Second World War. This fully revised and updated edition re-establishes the text as a leading introduction to the music of our time. Through a detailed survey, the book examines how the disruptions of war and the struggles of peace shaped musical expression. Readers can trace the development of radical compositional techniques and the evolution of various musical movements. The text covers a wide range of influential figures, from the radical reforms of Pierre Boulez to the zen music of John Cage. It also explores the serial systems of Milton Babbitt, the symphonies of Dmitry Shostakovich, and the work of Karlheinz Stockhausen. Whether you are a student of classical music or a dedicated listener, this edition provides a comprehensive look at the composers and styles that define the modern era. It offers a clear perspective on the historical shifts that continue to influence how music is written and understood today.