The Rest Is Noise by Alex Ross is a sweeping historical narrative that explores the relationship between music and history. The book spans four centuries and covers a wide range of musical genres, from classical to jazz to rock and roll. Ross argues that music has been a powerful force in shaping history, and that…

Wagnerism: How Music Drives Culture is a book written by Alex Ross, published in 2016. The book explores the impact of the music of Richard Wagner, a German composer, on various aspects of culture, including literature, theater, film, and visual arts. Ross argues that Wagner’s music has had a profound influence on the development of…