Description: This wide-ranging and authoritative volume discusses the major works of acclaimed contemporary composer Adès from a variety of critical perspectives.
Brief description: Philip Stoecker is Professor of Music at Hofstra University. His research focuses on post-tonal theory and analysis, and the music of Thomas Adès, George Perle, and the Second Viennese School. He has published numerous journal articles on the music of the twentieth century.
Review Quotes: 'the most comprehensive analytical account to date on the music of this living composer ... a wonderfully integrated volume discussing all of the composer's major works ...' Society for Music Theory Awards Committee