Musics with and After Tonality Mining the Gap

Musics with and After Tonality Mining the Gap by Paul Fleet is a scholarly exploration published by Routledge in 2021, comprising 252 pages in English. This volume examines musical works that emerged at the turn of the 20th century, which do not fit neatly into the categories of tonal or serial music. Instead, these compositions are described as metatonal, blending elements of tonality with innovative approaches to the codes and gestures of Common Practice music.

Readers will encounter a diverse range of composers and works, including those by Frank Bridge, Ferruccio Busoni, and Alexander Scriabin, among others. The book presents these pieces from various perspectives—analytic, cultural, creative, and performance—offering insights that enhance the understanding of this transitional period in music history. By engaging with the content, scholars and students alike will gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities and nuances of music that exists between traditional tonal frameworks and modern expressions.