An Introduction to the Music of Milton Babbitt
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Publishing Details
An Introduction to the Music of Milton Babbitt
By (Author) Andrew Mead
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
23rd September 2014
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Music reviews and criticism
780.92
Physical Properties
Paperback
336
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
454g
Description
In this celebration of Milton Babbitt's art, Andrew Mead explores the development of a central figure in contemporary American music. As a teacher and writer, Babbitt has influenced two generations of students, including such notable musicians as Stephen Sondheim and Donald Martino. He has helped establish the study of music theory as a serious aca
Reviews
"This book provides a helpful introduction to twelve-tone music in general without the use of technical jargon."--Music Educators Journal
