Title Enlightenment Orpheus : the power of music in other worlds / Vanessa Agnew

Published New York : Oxford University Press, 2008

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 263 pages) : illustrations Series The new cultural history of music New cultural history of music. Contents Argonaut Orpheus -- Music's empire -- Anti-Orpheus Summary The Enlightenment saw a critical engagement with the ancient idea that music carries certain powers - it heals and pacifies, civilizes and educates. Yet this interest in musical utility seems to conflict with larger notions of aesthetic autonomy that emerged at the same time. This text examines this apparent conflict Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-243) and index Notes Print version record Subject Burney, Charles, 1726-1814 -- Travel -- Germany Burney, Charles, 1726-1814. Music -- Germany -- 18th century -- History and criticism Music -- Germany -- 18th century -- Philosophy Music and tourism -- Germany Music. Music and tourism. Music -- Philosophy and aesthetics. Travel. Germany. Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. Form Electronic book

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