The Philosophy of New Music
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Theodor Adorno's "The Philosophy of New Music" is a complex and influential work of musical criticism.
It grapples with the socio-political context of music in the 20th century, particularly in the aftermath of World War II. Adorno critiques the perceived decline of musical beauty and explores the relationship between music and societal structures.
He argues that music has become alienated from its own potential for expression and has absorbed the darkness of the world.
The book is known for its challenging and often pessimistic perspective on modern music.
It grapples with the socio-political context of music in the 20th century, particularly in the aftermath of World War II. Adorno critiques the perceived decline of musical beauty and explores the relationship between music and societal structures.
He argues that music has become alienated from its own potential for expression and has absorbed the darkness of the world.
The book is known for its challenging and often pessimistic perspective on modern music.
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