Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-284) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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The new "cultural war" and the French musical world -- Creative and professional responses to the politicization of music -- Proliferating factions, issues, and skirmishes -- Responses of French composers to the traditionalist victory in politics and music.
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This book argues that French musical meanings and values in the years from 1898 to 1914 are best explained not in terms of contemporary artistic movements, but rather in terms of the political culture, which was undergoing subtle but profound transformation as nationalist leagues enlarged the arena of political action. Applying recent insights from French history, sociology, political anthropology, and literary theory, the book reveals how nationalists used critics, educational institutions, concert series and lectures to disseminate their values through a discourse on French music; and it demonstrates how the Republic and Left responded to this challenge through their own discourses on French musical values. Against this background Fulcher traces the impact of this politicized musical culture on composers such as d'Indy, Charpentier, Magnard, Debussy, and Satie.
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Title
French cultural politics & music.
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0195120213
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French cultural politics and music
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Music-- France-- 19th century-- History and criticism.
Music-- France-- 20th century-- History and criticism.
Music-- Philosophy and aesthetics.
Music-- Social aspects-- France-- History-- 19th century.
Music-- Social aspects-- France-- History-- 20th century.
Musique-- Aspect social-- France-- Histoire-- 19e siècle.
Musique-- Aspect social-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Musique-- France-- 19e siècle-- Histoire et critique.
Musique-- France-- 20e siècle-- Histoire et critique.