Serialism [Paperback]

A clear, non-technical introduction to serialism - a key topic in music studies for both undergraduate and graduate students.Serialism, one of the most prominent innovations in music since 1900, is a key topic in music studies for both undergraduate and graduate students. From Schoenberg to Stockhausen, Berg to Boulez, this introduction tells the story of how serialism emerged, and explains serial compositional techniques in a clear, non-technical way.Serialism, one of the most prominent innovations in music since 1900, is a key topic in music studies for both undergraduate and graduate students. From Schoenberg to Stockhausen, Berg to Boulez, this introduction tells the story of how serialism emerged, and explains serial compositional techniques in a clear, non-technical way.From the earliest years of the 20th century composers sought ways in which to break from earlier musical traditions. Serialism is one of the most prominent innovations resulting from this. From Schoenberg to Stockhausen, Berg to Boulez, this introduction tells the story of how serialism emerged, and provides a basic outline of serial compositional techniques. Introduces serialism - a traditionally complex but key area of music studies - in a thorough and straightforward way Clearly and concisely describes the technical aspects of serialism, using illustrative music examples Contains a glossary to aid readers unfamiliar with specialised vocabulary.Preface; 1. Introducing the Introduction; 2. Schoenberg's path to the twelve-tone method; 3. Serialism in close-up; 4. Schoenberg in the 1920s; 5. Alban Berg. Reverence and resistance; 6. Anton Webern. Discipline and license; 7. The later Schoenberg; 8. American counterpoints I; 9. American counterpoints II; 10. European repercussions I; 11. European repercussions II; 12. European repercussions III; 13. European repercussions IV; 14. European repercussions V; Glossary. Cambridge University Press - and more specifically Victoria Cooper, the seniorlÓ$