For those who want an overdue fresh perspective on a much loved, yet in some ways misunderstood, musical repertoire, this book surveys a much wider panorama of compositional activity than is normally offered, combining the familiar territory of Vienna with many other centres and musical figures.

For those who want an overdue fresh perspective on a much loved, yet in some ways misunderstood, musical repertoire, this book surveys a much wider panorama of compositional activity than is normally offered, combining the familiar territory of Vienna with many other centres and musical figures.