Music and the spiritual: composers and politics in the 20th century
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Music and the spiritual: composers and politics in the 20th century
Book Details:
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Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers
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Language: English
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Edition: New Delhi, 2013
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ISBN-13: 9789380607962
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ISBN-10: 9380607962
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Subject(s): History
About the Book:
This book delves into the lives and works of select twentieth-century continental European composers, offering insightful commentary on how their music reflects the horrors of their time. The book explores the tumultuous backdrop of war, violence, and the totalitarian regimes of both the Left and Right. It brings to light the devastating effects of the Gulag, the Holocaust, and the Nazi and Soviet occupations, emphasizing the profound impact these events had on the composers and their music.
By examining the composers' works through the lens of these historical crises, the book provides a unique perspective on how their music served as both a reaction to and a reflection of the extreme political and social conditions of their era. This work is an essential read for those interested in the intersection of history, music, and the human experience during one of the most violent periods in modern history.
