Mozart's operas and national politics: canon formation in prague from 1791 to the present
Auteur :
Nedbal, Martin
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781009257596
Date de publication :
10 août 2023
Dimensions :
25,1 x 17,7 x 2,2 cm
Poids :
690 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This wide-ranging study explores how Czech and German nationalism influenced the reception of Mozart's operas in Prague over the centuries. It demonstrates the role of politics in the construction of the Western musical canon, revealing how both Czech and German factions in Prague used Mozart's legacy to promote their political interests.