| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Part I. Athenticity and ethnicity. Werktreue, patriotism, and nationalism in Prague productions of Mozart's operas ; Mozart and ethnic identity -- Part II. Monuments and politics. Bertramka and the politics of Prague's Mozart monuments ; La clemenza di Tito and the Habsburg Dynasty in Bohemia, 1791-1891 ; Italian, German, and Czech staged performances of La clemenza di Tito in Prague, 1791-1991 -- Part III. Translations and adaptations. Wenzel Mihule and Don Giovanni ; Die Zauberflöte and Czech National Theater |
| Summary |
"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"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 10, 2023) |
| Subject |
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791. Operas.
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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791 -- Performances -- Czech Republic -- Prague
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Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791 -- Appreciation -- Czech Republic -- Prague
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| SUBJECT |
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791 fast |
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Operas (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus) fast |
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Opera -- Czech Republic -- Prague
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Music -- Political aspects -- Czech Republic -- History
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Nationalism in music.
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Art appreciation
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Music -- Political aspects
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Nationalism in music
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Opera
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Performances
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Czech Republic
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Czech Republic -- Prague
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781009257619 |
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1009257617 |
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9781009257602 |
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1009257609 |
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