Music History and Cosmopolitanism

This collection of essays explores music history and cosmopolitanism, arguing that culture and identity can be found beyond nationalist narratives. It covers a two-hundred-year period and over a dozen countries, examining how musicians and audiences have embraced culture beyond regional or national boundaries. Topics include musical cosmopolitanism among composers, popular music historiography, entrepreneurs, and metropolises.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection of essays delves into the realm of music history and cosmopolitanism, offering a fresh perspective that challenges the notion of culture and identity being solely tied to nationalist narratives. Instead, the book presents a series of studies that aim to enhance our understanding of the rich heritage of cosmopolitanism, exploring the diverse ways in which the term has been employed to describe a wide array of activities and social outlooks. Spanning a remarkable two hundred years and traversing over a dozen countries, this insightful exploration reveals how musicians and audiences have responded to a shared human experience by transcending geographical and national boundaries, embracing cultural diversity.

Within the pages of this book, readers will encounter a diverse range of topics, including:

Musical cosmopolitanism among composers in Latin America, the Ottoman Empire, and Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Cosmopolitan popular music historiography, which examines the ways in which music has been shaped by global cultural exchanges.

Cosmopolitan musical entrepreneurs, who have played a crucial role in promoting cross-cultural collaborations and exchanges.

Musical cosmopolitanism in the metropolises of New York and Shanghai, where diverse musical traditions converge and interact.

By examining these topics in depth, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of music, culture, and identity, challenging readers to think beyond traditional boundaries and embrace a more inclusive and cosmopolitan perspective. Whether you are a music enthusiast, historian, or scholar, this collection will provide you with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for further exploration.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 157 x 231 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367785956