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Routledge Medievalism and Nationalism in German Opera Book

Name: Routledge Medievalism and Nationalism in German Opera Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the deep connection between historical fantasy and national identity in this scholarly work from Routledge Research in Music. This book examines how German opera composers in the first half of the nineteenth century used medievalism to shape a unique cultural landscape. Through a detailed study of the era, the text looks at how the reception and interpretation of the Middle Ages became a major aesthetic movement. By analyzing specific case studies from composers such as Weber, Schubert, Marschner, Wagner, and Schumann, the research investigates the historical knowledge available to these artists. It asks how they recreated medieval music and the role these artistic choices played in the movement to establish a Germanic operatic repertory. This study provides a clear look at how the desire for a unified national identity was reflected in the music and themes of the time. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the history of classical music and German cultural development.

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Detailed case studies of major composers including Weber, Schubert, Marschner, Wagner, and Schumann.

In-depth investigation into how nineteenth-century composers recreated medieval music styles.

Analysis of the relationship between medieval aesthetics and the development of German national identity.

Part of the respected Routledge Research in Music series for academic study.

Explores the historical information available to composers during the rise of German opera.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138630543
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Classical Music
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 November 2020
Listed Since: 12 October 2016

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