The rise of instrumental music and concert series in Paris, 1828-1871 / by Jeffrey Cooper.
| Author/creator | Cooper, Jeffrey Hawley |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Ann Arbor, MI : UMI Research Press, ©1983. |
| Description | xiv, 387 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Studies in musicology ; no. 65 Studies in musicology ; no. 65. ^A163772 |
| Contents | 1. Introduction -- 2. Musical life in Paris, I: Customs and conditions; Concert series. "The season" ; Concert halls ; Programs, programming, performances, and performers ; Concert series. The Société des Concerts du Conservatoire ; The Société des Sainte Cécile ; The Société des Jeunes-Artistes ; The concerts populaires ; The Société Alard-Franchomme (Société de Musique de Chambre) ; The Société des Derniers Quatuors de Beethoven ; The Société des Quatuors de Mendelssohn (Quatuor Armingaud or Quatuor Armingaud-Jacquard) ; The séances populaires ; The Gouffé Séances ; The Lebouc Séances ; Remaining concert series -- 3. Musical life in Paris, II: Other musical events; The audience. Single concerts by individuals ; Charity concerts ; Salons ; State concerts ; Outdoor concerts and café concerts ; Representative musical years ; Audiences and the music business ; Audiences and musical events -- 4. Repertory. Repertory: The broad picture ; Changes in the repertory: a chronological study ; Performed repertory of individual composers -- 5. Perceptions of musical life in 19th century France. Instrumental music in France before 1828 ; Descriptions and explanations, 1828 to 1871 ; Postwar developments ; Historical commentary -- 6. French instrumental works -- 7. A half-century of change -- Appendix A. Parisian concert series ; Appendix B. Provincial concerts. |
| Abstract | This book deals principally with the series (that is, three or more concerts presented at fairly regular intervals) featuring instrumental music. Emphasis is placed on chamber and orchestral concerts rather than soirees of solo music, i.e. piano recitals. Over 120 such series are mentioned in the main text or appendix. This book offers a view of musical life in Paris between 1828 and 1871, including descriptions of the concert season, concert halls, programming customs, quality and number of performers, and the make-up of audiences. It discusses a variety of types of concerts: single (non-series) concerts by individuals (mostly composers organizing programs of their own works), charity concerts, intimate matinees, state concerts (often private fêtes), outdoor festivals (usually before massive audiences), and café concerts (consisting primarily of dance music and popular favorites. |
| General note | Revision of thesis (Ph. D.)--Cornell University, 1981. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-365) and index. |
| LCCN | 83001062 |
| ISBN | 0835714039 |
| ISBN | 9780835714037 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML497.8.P4 C6 1983 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |