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2nd edition by Cecil Gray. 1947 4th impression. Printed in Great Britain. Oxford University Press. Hardcover is in good condition although the lettering on the spine is worn off.. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure. Ships from Colorado.
This 1947 edition of Cecil Gray’s “A Survey of Contemporary Music” offers a fascinating glimpse into the musical landscape of the mid-20th century. Gray, a respected British composer and critic, provides a comprehensive overview of the avant-garde and experimental music movements that emerged in the wake of World War II. From the atonality of Schoenberg and the serialism of Webern, to the groundbreaking works of Olivier Messiaen and the early electronic experiments of Varèse, this volume captures a pivotal moment in music history. While the spine lettering has faded, the clean pages and secure binding ensure that Gray’s insightful commentary and analysis remain accessible to collectors and music enthusiasts alike. A valuable resource for understanding the artistic upheavals that shaped modern classical music.
