Naomi explains that the 20th century heralded change and new ... Composers were also influenced by politics, religion, arts movements and music from different cultural heritages.

But Boulez was also interested in conducting earlier 20th-century music, as well as some established classics, particularly operas, which he took up to nearly instant acclaim. For Boulez’s ...

which in turn lead to the rise of globe-straddling artists like Pavarotti and Callas. Music in the 20th Century changed dramatically, due to the hostile political climate, advances in technology, and ...