Paris : the musical kaleidoscope, 1870-1925

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

Author/creator	Brody, Elaine
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York : G. Braziller, 1987.
Description	xvi, 359 pages, 20 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	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 note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-338) and index.
LCCN	87006633
ISBN	080761176X :

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Music	Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk	ML270.8.P2 B93 1987	✔ Available	Place Hold