SOUND WITHIN SOUND: A Radical History of Composers in the 20th Century

Tells the stories of 10 figures who altered the course of musical history, only to be sidelined and denied recognition during an era that systemically favored certain sounds--and people--over others. A reappraisal of 20th-century classical music that opens up the world far beyond its established centers, challenges stereotypical portrayals of the genre and shatters its traditional canon. Illus.