This textbook presents a complete history of Western music, written by J. Peter Burkholder, professor at Indiana University. The text is intended for students and music history instructors and provides insight into major musical developments. The work is based on current scholarly understanding and feedback from experts.
Description
This edition combines vivid storytelling with in-depth analysis and covers the development of Western music from Gregorian chant to contemporary hip hop. Burkholder places musical movements and figures in their context, making it an essential source for understanding the musical tradition and its relevance for future generations.
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Product specifications
- Author: J. Peter Burkholder (Indiana University)
- Publisher: WW Norton & Co
- Publication date: 2019-07-01
- Number of pages: 1120
- ISBN: 9780393668155
- Theme: Music reviews and criticism
- BISAC: MUSIC / History & Criticism
About the author
J. Peter Burkholder is Distinguished Professor of Musicology at Indiana University and a prominent member of the American Musicological Society. He has published multiple works on Charles Ives and numerous articles on the history of Western music. His contributions are highly valued and recognized by professionals in the field.
Donald Jay Grout and Claude V. Palisca, two influential music studies specialists, are respected predecessors in this field.