| Description |
xv, 334 pages, 26 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-319) and index. |
| Contents |
Miscellany and collegiality, 1750-1800. Concepts and contexts ; Variations on miscellany -- Crisis and experiment, 1800-1848. Musical idealism and the crisis of the old order ; The rise of the chamber music concert ; Convention and experiment in benefit and virtuoso concerts ; Toward classical repertory in orchestral concerts ; Promenade concerts: rise of the "pops" -- Founding a new order, 1848-1875. Classical music achieves hegemony ; Vocal music for the general public ; Epilogue: state of the musical community in 1914. |
| Subject |
Concerts -- Europe -- History -- 19th century.
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Concerts. |
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Europe. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Concerts -- Europe -- History -- 18th century.
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| Chronological Term |
18th century |
| Subject |
Music -- Social aspects -- History -- 19th century.
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Music -- Social aspects. |
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Music -- Social aspects -- History -- 18th century.
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| ISBN |
9780521882606 hardback |
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0521882605 hardback |
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