Mozart'S Operas And National Politics: Canon Formation In Prague From 1791 To The Present

This wide-ranging study explores how Czech and German nationalism influenced the reception of Mozart's operas in Prague over the centuries. It demonstrates the role of politics in the construction of the Western musical canon, revealing how both Czech and German factions in Prague used Mozart's legacy to promote their political interests.

• | Author: Martin Nedbal
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Aug 10, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 306 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1009257595
• | ISBN-13: 9781009257596