Book description
In his time, the Austrian American composer Arnold Schoenberg (1874-1951) was an international icon. His twelve-tone system was considered the future of music itself. Today, however, leading orchestras rarely play his works and his name is met with apathy, if not antipathy. With this interpretative account, the acclaimed biographer of Toscanini finally restores Schoenberg to his rightful place in the canon, revealing him as one of the twentieth century's most influential composers and teachers. Sachs shows how Schoenberg, a thorny character who composed thorny works, raged against the "Procrustean bed" of tradition. Defying his critics-among them the Nazis, who described his music as "degenerate"-he constantly battled the anti-Semitism that eventually precipitated his flight from Europe to Los Angeles. Yet Schoenberg, synthesising Wagnerian excess with Brahmsian restraint, created a shock wave that never quite subsided and, as Sachs powerfully argues, his compositions must be confronted by anyone interested in the past, present or future of Western music.
Dorothy Solitaire
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London Fox
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Journeyman
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. The attention to detail is commendable. Artwork and metadata are sorted automatically. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator.
RiddleRanger
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Mr. 44
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Nessie Pork
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Wild Hair
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Suicide Jockey
I can't believe how easy it is to discover new titles and genres. Pure delight! Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personalized touch to my audiobook experience. ListenBook has made audiobook listening a personalized and enriching journey. ListenBook's noise reduction feature in the Pro version is a game-changer. I can now focus on the story even in noisy environments.
Amphibi-Dangerous
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DuckDuck
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Vixen
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InfinityInsight
The 'Explore' feature has introduced me to authors I might never have discovered otherwise. Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps.
Keystone
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Minty Devil
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Slug-em-dog
CUE playlist support is a fantastic feature that allows me to curate themed listening sessions, creating a dynamic and engaging audiobook experience. I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Sexual Chocolate
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Shimmy Shammy
I can now explore books beyond my preferred genre, broadening my reading horizons. I'm amazed at how this app has seamlessly integrated reading into my daily rhythm. ListenBook has made my daily walks so much more enjoyable. I'm always learning now!
Boo
ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent user experience sets a new standard in audiobook apps. ListenBook's audio filters and controls have turned my listening sessions into immersive experiences. Accessing literary treasures has never been this straightforward – thank you, app!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience