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Illegal harmonies : music in the modern age
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Illegal harmonies : music in the modern age

by Andrew Ford

This survey traces the evolution of modern concert and opera music over the past century, exploring the influence of technological change, literature, cinema, and popular culture. This updated edition extends the narrative into the twenty-first century.

Accession 9455 ISBN 9781863955287 Publisher Black Inc.
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