This work is based on the sixth workshop of the International School of Ethology at the Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture, Italy, in 1992. Papers presented at the workshop have been rewritten so that they clearly and logically explain the developments in each topic.

First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First Published in 1991. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

In addition, The Tone Clock contains a broad selection of Peter Schat's polemical writings, embracing historical, political, aesthetic and environmental perspectives. His book is not just of interest to composers, but it also provides a valuable insight for anyone interested in the development of twentieth-century music.
Peter Schat, a former pupil of Pierre Boulez, exposes more than a new theory of music in The Tone Clock. Although he is a long-experienced serialist composer, in devising and using his tone clock system he has reached the clarity and simplicity which comprise two of his...

The experimental composer John Cage (1912-1992) is best known for his works in percussion, prepared piano and electronic music, but he is also acknowledged to be one of the most significant figures in 20th century theatre. This text examines his works in theatre.

In the years 1917 to 1991, despite unfavourable prevailing conditions, there were a number of achievements in the music created for the cinema in the Soviet Union. This volume attempts a historical analysis of Soviet film music and its place in world cinema.

In the years 1917 to 1991, despite unfavourable prevailing conditions, there were a number of achievements in the music created for the cinema in the Soviet Union. This volume attempts a historical analysis of Soviet film music and its place in world cinema.

This book is a collection of the papers presented at the Schonberg and Kandinsky conference at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague in 1993, focussing on the varying aspects of the avant-garde from 1910 to 1913.

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.