Paris : the musical kaleidoscope, 1870-1925 / Elaine Brody.

Author/creator Brody, Elaine
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : G. Braziller, 1987.
Descriptionxvi, 359 pages, 20 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Subjects
Music--France. --Paris. --19th century. --History and criticism.
Music--France. --Paris. --20th century. --History and criticism.
Art and music.
Music and literature.
Paris (France)--History.

Contents The death of Berlioz and the birth of the Société Nationale -- Wagner in France and France in Wagner -- La japonisme et l'orientalisme -- Music at the great expositions -- Café-concerts, cabarets, and music halls -- Music and art -- Music and literature -- The Spaniards in Paris -- The Russians in Paris -- The legacy of Ida Rubinstein -- The Americans in Paris -- Les Vingt -- Masterpieces of French music.
Abstract Examines the musical influence of the Spanish, Russians, and Americans in Paris during the period from 1870 through 1925, and discusses masterpieces by the leading composers--Bizet, Debussy, Offenbach, Ravel, Saint-Saens, and others.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 323-338) and index.
LCCN 87006633
ISBN080761176X :

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML270.8.P2 B93 1987 ✔ Available Place Hold