Political Dreams and Musical Themes in the 1848–1922 Formation of Czechoslovakia: Interaction of National and Global Forces

The 1848–1922 formation of Czechoslovakia was shaped by political and musical expressions, with nationalist movements gaining prominence after the 1848 Revolution. Czech leaders achieved more political representation in Habsburg and Bohemian legislatures, and Slovaks made some national progress. The outbreak of World War I in 1914 opened up opportunities for the two key ethnic groups to forge a Czechoslovak state, which achieved independence on October 28, 1918, with considerable western support.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Political Dreams and Musical Themes in the 1848–1922 Formation of Czechoslovakia: Interaction of National and Global Forces:
Czechoslovakia's formation in the years 1848–1922 was shaped by a complex interplay of political and musical forces, with nationalist expressions and formations playing a significant role. Following the 1848 Revolution, nationalist sentiments gained momentum, and the music of composers such as Smetana, Janácek, and Dvorák became a powerful tool for inspiring people and reminding them of the achievements of past Bohemian leaders. Under the control of the Vienna-based Habsburg Empire, Czech leaders also achieved greater political representation in both the Habsburg and Bohemian legislatures, while Slovaks made some national progress in asserting their demands to Budapest and its controlling Magyar Empire. In the early twentieth century, there was a growing pressure to link these nationalist movements in both music and politics with regional "modernist" approaches that were gaining popularity in other parts of Europe. The outbreak of World War I in 1914 provided an opportunity for the two key ethnic groups to forge a Czechoslovak state. Independence was declared on October 28, 1918, and the commemorative concert of compositions by Josef Suk two days later marked a significant achievement that combined elements of globalism and nationalism.

Weight: 499g
Dimension: 240 x 158 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666925197