Ebook: The classical revolution: thoughts on new music in the 21st century

Epigraphs; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Classical Music: A Dying Culture?; Chapter One: The Classical Revolution: The Shock of the Old; Chapter Two: The Fallacy of Moderism I: The Truth That Dare Not Speak Its Name; Chapter Three: The Fallacy of Modernism II: The Attack upon Music; Chapter Four: Temples of Delight: How Not to Build a Concert Hall; Chapter Five: The Enduring Presence of the Past; Chapter Six: The Search for Meaning; Chapter Seven: The Cultural Shopping Mall: Pluralism and Choice; Chapter Eight: Conclusion: The Debate about Beauty; Chapter Nine: Some Composers.;The Classical Revolution is an accessible and informative polemic for music lovers with an interest in the meaning of classical music in general, and the classical tradition in particular which seems to be re-emerging in the 21st century. It should equally interest academics, music directors, promoters, programmers, musicians, and music students alike since here, a wide field of new musical experience opens itself up, with a hopeful perspective on the future of music.