Musical Portraits - Softcover

Rosenfeld, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1023030608 ISBN 13: 9781023030601

Publisher: Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

Paul Rosenfeld's "Musical Portraits: Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 20th-century music. This collection of essays provides insightful biographical and critical perspectives on some of the era's most influential figures.

Rosenfeld, a renowned music critic, delves into the lives and works of twenty composers, crafting vivid "musical portraits" that explore their creative processes and contributions to music history. Readers interested in music history and criticism will appreciate Rosenfeld's nuanced understanding of these modern composers and the cultural landscape that shaped their art.

This book presents valuable insights into the evolution of music during a period of unprecedented innovation and experimentation. A cornerstone work in music criticism, "Musical Portraits" remains a compelling exploration of the composers who defined an era.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023030608
• ISBN 13: 9781023030601
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 198