Images of Chopin in the new world: Performances of Chopin's music in New York City, 1839--1876
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Title
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Images of Chopin in the new world: Performances of Chopin's music in New York City, 1839--1876
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Identifier
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d_2009_2013:db848ffebe64:11398
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identifier
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11559
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Creator
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Albo, Francisco Javier,
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Contributor
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John M. Graziano
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Date
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2012
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Music | American studies | 19th century | Chopin | Musicology | Reception | United States
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Abstract
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This dissertation examines the reception history of the music of Fryderyk Chopin (1810--1849) in the city of New York from the first documented performance of his works, in 1839, until 1876, the year of the historic American tour of Hans von Bulow (1830--1894). The dynamics of those responses correspond with the growth of New York, which, during that time, experienced a dramatic transformation from a provincial city into a vibrant cultural metropolis. In addition, I aim to explore the evolution of musical aesthetics and taste within a larger scope that includes social, political, and cultural issues. That evolution is illustrated by the ways the music of Chopin was performed, disseminated, and criticized demonstrating the presence of points of intersection with other important artistic centers in Europe. My broader goal is to contribute to a better understanding of the dynamics of the musical life of the city in the thirty-seven years covered in this study. A meticulous work of documentation of hundreds of performances provides a valuable tool for scholars who wish to keep exploring that fascinating period in New York history, and the circumstances that paved the way for the future conditions of the musical life in the city and in the nation.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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2009_2013.csv
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degree
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Ph.D.
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Program
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Music
