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American Orchestras in the Nineteenth Century (Paperback)
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American Orchestras in the Nineteenth Century (Paperback)
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Studies of concert life in nineteenth-century America have
generally been limited to large orchestras and the programs we are
familiar with today. But as this book reveals, audiences of that
era enjoyed far more diverse musical experiences than this focus
would suggest. To hear an orchestra, people were more likely to
head to a beer garden, restaurant, or summer resort than to a
concert hall. And what they heard weren't just symphonic
works-programs also included opera excerpts and arrangements,
instrumental showpieces, comic numbers, and medleys of patriotic
tunes. This book brings together musicologists and historians to
investigate the many orchestras and programs that developed in
nineteenth-century America. In addition to reflecting on the music
that orchestras played and the socioeconomic aspects of building
and maintaining orchestras, the book considers a wide range of
topics, including audiences, entrepreneurs, concert arrangements,
tours, and musicians' unions. The authors also show that the period
saw a massive influx of immigrant performers, the increasing
ability of orchestras to travel across the nation, and the rising
influence of women as listeners, patrons, and players. Painting a
rich and detailed picture of nineteenth-century concert life, this
collection will greatly broaden our understanding of America's
musical history.
General
Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2020 |
Editors: |
John Spitzer
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 33mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
504 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-75605-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Music >
General
Books >
Music >
General
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LSN: |
0-226-75605-X |
Barcode: |
9780226756059 |
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