Opera and ideology in Prague. (2006)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Brian S. Locke.
• Other Names: Locke, Brian S, 1972-
• Contents: Introduction : nationalism, modernism, and the social responsibility of art in Prague -- Smetana, Hostinský, and the aesthetic debates of the nineteenth century -- Legacies, ideologies, and responsibilities : the polemics of the pre-independence years (1900-1918) -- "Archetypes who live, rejoice, and suffer" : Czech opera in the fin de siècle -- The pathology of the new society : debates in the early years of the First Republic (1918-24) -- Infinite melody, ruthless polyphony : Czech modernism in the early Republic -- "A crisis of modern music or audience?" : changing attitudes to cultural and stylistic pluralism (1925-30) -- "I have rent my soul in two" : divergent directions for Czech opera in the late 1920s -- Heaven on earth : socialism, jazz, and a new aesthetic focus (1930-38) -- "A sad optimism, the happiness of the resigned" : extremes of operatic expression in the 1930s -- The ideological debates of Prague within a European context.
• Publisher Details: Rochester, NY : University of Rochester Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Extent: 1 online resource (xix, 431 pages), illustrations, music
• Subjects: 782.1094371/209041; Opera -- Czech Republic -- Prague -- 20th century; Music -- Political aspects -- Czech Republic -- History -- 20th century; Music -- Political aspects -- Czech Republic -- 20th century; Opéra -- République tchèque -- Prague -- 20e siècle; Musique -- Aspect politique -- République tchèque -- 20e siècle; Musique -- Aspect politique -- République tchèque -- Histoire -- 20e siècle; MUSIC -- Genres & Styles -- Opera; MUSIC -- General; Music -- Political aspects; Opera; Czech Republic; Czech Republic -- Prague; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781580466660; 1580466664
• Related ISBNs: 1580462286; 9781580462280
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-418) and index.; Note: Print version record.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.