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

Published Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 263 pages) : illustrations, maps, music 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 SUBJECT Burney, Charles, 1726-1814 fast Subject Music -- Germany -- 18th century -- History and criticism Music -- Germany -- 18th century -- Philosophy and aesthetics Music and tourism -- Germany Music and tourism. MUSIC -- Genres & Styles -- International. Music Music and tourism Music -- Philosophy and aesthetics Travel Germany Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. Form Electronic book ISBN 9780198044352 0198044356

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