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Johann Strauss - A Life for Music

English · Hardback

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The volume accompanying the anniversary exhibition for the 200th birthday of the artist, organized by the Theatermuseum (Theater Museum) in cooperation with the Wienbibliothek im Rathaus (Vienna City Library), places Johann Strauss II at the center from various perspectives: In fifteen contributions with numerous illustrations of original documents, not only the social, economic, and musical historical as well as the familial environment of the composer and his musical work are illuminated, but also his reception in film and television. His role as an orchestra conductor, operetta composer, and precursor of modern world music stars is also explored, as is the genesis of his work in collaboration with others. The focus is also on the dazzling private person Johann Strauss, caught between ex

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Assisted by Thomas Aigner (Editor), Stefan Engl (Editor), Kyra Waldner (Editor)
Publisher Residenz
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 01.12.2024
 
EAN 9783701736379
ISBN 978-3-7017-3637-9
No. of pages 304
Dimensions 210 mm x 25 mm x 255 mm
Weight 1125 g
Subject Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre > Classical, opera, operetta, musical

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