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Explore the evolution of post-war music through this comprehensive study by Alastair Williams, published by Routledge. This book examines the tension between modernity and progress in new music since 1945, challenging postmodernist aesthetics and re-evaluating the core principles of musical modernism. Williams begins by analysing German philosopher Theodor Adorno's influential theories of modernity and his understanding of modernism in music, then traces the historical development from late Beethoven through to Schoenberg. These two pivotal composers anchored Adorno's entire philosophy of music, and Williams uses their works as reference points to navigate the recurring problems and issues that have defined post-war composition. By examining the philosophical foundations of twentieth-century music alongside its compositional practices, this book offers both musicologists and music students a critical framework for understanding how modern music has grappled with the concept of progress and artistic innovation.

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The New Music and the Claims of Modernity book analyses Theodor Adorno's portrayal of modernity and his influential philosophy of music.

Traces musical developments from late Beethoven to Schoenberg, using these two composers as anchor points for understanding modernist theory.

Addresses postmodernist challenges to the idea of progress in new music since 1945 and evaluates their philosophical implications.

Published by Routledge and designed for music scholars, students, and those studying classical music styles and twentieth-century composition.

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Release Date
18 December 1997
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05 February 2007

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