Ernst Krenek and the Politics of Musical Style. by Tregear, Peter

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Philosophy of modern music Theodor W. Adorno ; translated by Anne G. Mitchell and Wesley V. Blomster. by Adorno, Theodor W., 1903-1969

Table of Contents: “…The concept of twelve-tone technique -- Musical domination of nature -- Loss of freedom -- Twelve-tone melos and rhythm -- Differentiation and coarsening -- Harmony -- Instrumental timbre -- Twelve-tone counterpoint -- Function of counterpoint -- Form -- The composers -- Avant-garde and theory -- The renunciation of material -- Cognitive character -- Attitude towards society -- Stravinsky and Restoration -- Authenticity -- Sacrifice and the absence of intention -- The hand organ as a primeval phenomenon -- Sacre and African sculpture -- Technical elements in Sacre -- 'Rhythm'…”
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