Sound of a superpower, the: musical americanism and the cold war
Auteur :
Ansari, Emily Abrams
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780190649692
Date de publication :
26 juil. 2018
Dimensions :
23,9 x 16,3 x 2,8 cm
Poids :
499 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
After two decades of remarkable success, the quest to create a uniquely American classical music faltered in the 1950s. Many blamed the Cold War for its demise, but the conflict also brought Americanist composers unprecedented opportunities. This book examines this complex picture and its long-term effects.