The rest is noise. Listening to the twentieth century
- 640 pages
- 23 hours of reading
Alex Ross, music critic for the New Yorker, takes us on a whirlwind tour of the wild landscape of twentieth-century classic music.
This series delves into the complex history of the 20th century through the lens of music. It explores how musical modernism became a reflection of turbulent social and political changes. Each installment uncovers fascinating stories of composers and their works that shaped modern soundscapes. It is a journey of intellectual discovery and profound cultural historical understanding.

Alex Ross, music critic for the New Yorker, takes us on a whirlwind tour of the wild landscape of twentieth-century classic music.