Analytical Approaches to 20th-Century Russian Music: Tonality, Modernism, Serialism

This book explores the technical aspects of Russian music since 1900, analyzing works by thirteen composers and identifying large-scale compositional trends. It provides a starting point for research and analysis and helps musicians, scholars, and students gain a deeper understanding of these composers' works.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 270 pages
\n Publication date: 29 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive volume presents a diverse collection of analytical studies on the works of thirteen renowned Russian composers from the twentieth century. By delving into their approaches to tonality, modernism, and serialism, the book explores the unique artistic directions these composers forged, setting them apart from their Western counterparts. The rich and diverse repertoire of Russian music from this era is widely celebrated and has been extensively researched in terms of its historical and social context. However, there has been a limited focus on examining the technical aspects of these composers' styles. To address this gap, this book offers a series of representative analyses by leading scholars in music theory and analysis. These chapters progress chronologically through the century, presenting a single work by each composer, encompassing a wide range of pieces by Rachmaninoff, Myaskovsky, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Mansurian, Roslavets, Mosolov, Lourié, Tcherepnin, Ustvolskaya, Denisov, Gubaidulina, and Schnittke.

By examining these works in detail, the book provides a valuable resource for musicians, scholars, and students alike. It serves as a foundational platform for further research and analysis, offering insights into the compositional trends and techniques employed by these composers. Through its comprehensive approach, the book enhances our understanding of how to listen to and interpret the music of these remarkable artists, contributing to a deeper appreciation of their contributions to the world of music.

\n Weight: 418g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367430320\n \n