Ross’s enthusiasm for the subject is evident, and the book is filled with captivating stories about the composers and their works. The writing style of The Rest Is Noise is vivid, comprehensive and detailed. The book is both informative and entertaining, bringing to life fascinating stories behind the music.
He traces the development of the major genres and movements, such as Expressionism, neo-classicism and minimalism, as well as profiling the lives and works of some of the most influential classical music composers of all time including: In his book, Ross provides the reader with an accessible and highly engaging account of the history of classical music in the twentieth century. Ross’s book is a captivating and comprehensive journey through the history and evolution of twentieth century classical music, with an emphasis on the impacts of war, politics, technology and economics on the music of this period. The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century is an award-winning book by music critic and journalist Alex Ross.
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