The probelm here is one of definition. Some people find modern music 'difficult.' But we have always had music that... [MORE]

kevin o connell

Oct 29, 2007 06:58

I would definitely read this book. Neither a musician nor critic, I just enjoy a wide range of music with... [MORE]

Morgan Sheridan

Oct 1, 2007 23:02

If Adam Kirsch dislikes modern and contemporary music, that is certainly his right. But conservative taste should not simply be... [MORE]

Reginald Shepherd

Oct 1, 2007 20:19

Interesting article,but I do not agree with the statement that the classical canon is"essentially closed" In fact,new works by... [MORE]

robert berger

Sep 29, 2007 11:56

As a very common man -nearly a nonogenarian - soon to step out of this wonderful experience of life ,I... [MORE]

Patrick Crowe

Sep 28, 2007 00:28

I'll take a look at Ross' book, but based on this review I'm not very optimistic. His apparently non-judgmental approach...

Lester Hunt

Sep 27, 2007 15:16

Neither is scoring for 50 strings individually, which would strike some composers as being both purposeful and meaningful. Otherwise, why... [MORE]

James Keepnews

Sep 27, 2007 11:21

Mr Keepnews' bilious response to a generous review of a generous book is a reminder of how and why the... [MORE]

Bruce Williams

Sep 27, 2007 23:56

This razor is best kept whetted and gleaming. Its purpose is to distinguish positive modern art from the mere performance... [MORE]

Todd Jackson

Sep 30, 2007 13:05

I have precisely zero interest in what Boulez said fifty years ago, much less serialism, towards which I suppose it... [MORE]

James Keepnews

Oct 3, 2007 12:51