Sketch of a New Esthetic of Music

"Sketch of a New Esthetic of Music" by Ferruccio Busoni is a philosophical exploration of music, arguing that it's an art form still in its early stages of development. It discusses freeing music from old-fashioned rules and structures, and instead, find inspiration in both human emotion and nature. The book is critical of only sticking to classical musical forms. It promotes a future where composers are free to be creative, while putting their personal feelings and expressions above boundaries, leading to true artistry.