| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 314 pages) : illustrations (black and white), map, music |
| Contents |
Frontcover; Music Examples; Illustrations; Abbreviations; Note to the Reader; Pronunciation Guide; Map of Bohemia and Moravia; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. National Narratives and Identities; 2. Cultural and Musical Idioms of Town and Country; 3. Devotional Practices and the Culture of Conversion; 4. 'Thither from the Country'-Village Life and Education; 5. Christmas Pastorellas; 6. 'Melancholy Ditties about Dirt and Disorder'; 7. Musical Devotions and the (Re)Engineering of Patron Saints; 8. Between Venice and Prague-the Vivaldi Connection; 9. Identity on the Stage; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Traditional polemical histories of Bohemia and Moravia identify the period from the early seventeenth to the second half of the eighteenth-century as a 'period of darkness' - particularly in terms of Czech-language culture. This book challenges that interpretation from the perspective of musical culture and demonstrates that this was in fact a vibrant, productive and innovative period, both for music in the Czech language and instrumental music. Focussing on the distinctive nature of Czech-language education and devotion along with Germanic traditions and the prominent role of rural life in sh |
| Notes |
Title from publishers bibliographic system (viewed on 11 Apr 2014) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Music -- Czech Republic -- 17th century -- History and criticism
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Music -- Czech Republic -- 18th century -- History and criticism
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MUSIC -- Genres & Styles -- Classical.
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MUSIC -- Reference.
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Civilization
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Music
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| SUBJECT |
Czech Republic -- Civilization -- 17th century
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Czech Republic -- Civilization -- 18th century
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| Subject |
Czech Republic
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781782041931 |
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1782041931 |
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