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The Musical Legacy of Wartime France
Leslie A. Sprout
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Description for The Musical Legacy of Wartime France
Hardback. For three forces competing for political authority in France during World War II, music became the site of a cultural battle that reflected the war itself. German occupying authorities promoted German music at the expense of French, while Vichy administration pursued projects of national renewal through culture. This book deals with these forces. Series: California Studies in 20th-Century Music. Num Pages: 304 pages, 5 b/w photographs, 7 tables, 22 music examples. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJH; AVGC6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 550.
For the three forces competing for political authority in France during World War II, music became the site of a cultural battle that reflected the war itself. German occupying authorities promoted German music at the expense of French, while the Vichy administration pursued projects of national renewal through culture. Meanwhile, Resistance networks gradually formed to combat German propaganda while eyeing Vichy's efforts with suspicion. In The Musical Legacy of Wartime France, Leslie A. Sprout explores how each of these forces influenced the composition, performance, and reception of five well-known works: the secret Resistance songs of Francis Poulenc and those of ... Read more
For the three forces competing for political authority in France during World War II, music became the site of a cultural battle that reflected the war itself. German occupying authorities promoted German music at the expense of French, while the Vichy administration pursued projects of national renewal through culture. Meanwhile, Resistance networks gradually formed to combat German propaganda while eyeing Vichy's efforts with suspicion. In The Musical Legacy of Wartime France, Leslie A. Sprout explores how each of these forces influenced the composition, performance, and reception of five well-known works: the secret Resistance songs of Francis Poulenc and those of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
298
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Series
California Studies in 20th-Century Music
Condition
New
Weight
756g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520275300
SKU
V9780520275300
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About Leslie A. Sprout
Leslie A. Sprout is Associate Professor of Music at Drew University.
Reviews for The Musical Legacy of Wartime France
"...The depths of [Sprout's] knowledge and research show in her nuanced treatment of the subject. Summing Up: Recommended."
D.A. Wells CHOICE Magazine "The subject remains a minefield, but one that Leslie Sprout's relentless attention to evidence helps her negotiate nimbly in The Musical Legacy of Wartime France." Times Literary Supplement "This is a signi?cant contribution to the growing literature ... Read more
D.A. Wells CHOICE Magazine "The subject remains a minefield, but one that Leslie Sprout's relentless attention to evidence helps her negotiate nimbly in The Musical Legacy of Wartime France." Times Literary Supplement "This is a signi?cant contribution to the growing literature ... Read more