Music: Court Street

Music: Court Street explores the transformation of musical tastes and practices as music transitioned from aristocratic chambers to public venues during a revolutionary period. This shift involved changes in patronage, audience, and ideology, fundamentally reshaping the soundscape. The book investigates how political upheaval impacted music, examining the rise of musical nationalism and the evolution of musical styles. One intriguing insight is how the decline of aristocratic support led to the rise of public concerts, creating new economic models for musicians.

The book delves into the changing landscape of music patronage, the evolution of musical style and composition, and the rise of musical nationalism. It details the social and political climate of the revolutionary era, examining the shift from patronage-based musical culture to a commercially driven one.

The book progresses by outlining the pre-revolutionary musical landscape, then examining how the revolutionary period disrupted these systems, creating opportunities for musical innovation. Subsequent chapters analyze specific composers, works, and performance venues.

© 2025 Publifye (E-bok): 9788235217707

Översättare: AI

Utgivningsdatum

E-bok: 25 februari 2025