The point is made by these authors that Hindemith is still widely regarded as one of the leading musicians of the 20th century and was without peers during his lifetime.
Bowles, Paul and Timothy Mangan. Paul Bowles on Music. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 2003. Print.
These authors provide a brief but insight analysis concerning how many of Hindemith's works have been rewritten by modern composers to the point where much of their originality and crispness to come through and provides salient examples from recent performances.
Cooper, Martin. The Modern Age, 1890-1960. London: Oxford University Press, 1974. Print.
This text provides a concise but thorough biography of Hindemith, as well as a discussion of the evolution of his music and the primary influences on his compositions. In addition, the author provides a detailed discussion of some of the composer's major works and the cultural milieu in which they were crafted.
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