Relevance and Marginalisation in Scandinavian and European Performing Arts 1770-1860: Questioning Canons

Relevance and Marginalisation in Scandinavian and European Performing Arts 1770–1860: Questioning Canons explores how cultural processes influenced the inclusion and marginalization of European music, dance, and theatre canons around the turn of the nineteenth century. The book discusses various topics such as the piano repertory for young ladies in England, the canonization of the French minuet, the marginalization of German dramatist Kotzebue, dance repertory in Christiania, informal cultural activities in Trondheim, the repertory of Norwegian musical clocks, female itinerant performers in the Nordic sphere, the preconditions, dissemination, and popularity of equestrian drama, the marginalization and amateur staging of a Singspiel by Oehlenschläger, and the perceived relevance of Henrik Ibsens staged theatre repertory and early dramas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 31 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Relevance and Marginalisation in Scandinavian and European Performing Arts 1770–1860: Questioning Canons delves into the intricate interplay of cultural processes that shaped the inclusion and marginalisation of various artistic forms in European music, dance, and theatre during the turn of the nineteenth century and the subsequent decades. This comprehensive collection of essays explores a range of topics, including the piano repertory for young ladies in England, the canonisation of the French minuet, the marginalisation of the popular German dramatist Kotzebue from the dramatic canon, the dance repertory and social life in Christiania (Oslo), informal cultural activities in Trondheim, the repertory of Norwegian musical clocks, female itinerant performers in the Nordic sphere, the preconditions, dissemination, and popularity of equestrian drama, the marginalisation and amateur staging of a Singspiel by the renowned Danish playwright Oehlenschläger, as well as perspectives on the music and its composers. By challenging established notions of canon, marginalisation, and relevance within the performing arts during this period, this book emerges as an intriguing and thought-provoking text for both the culturally inclined public and scholars and students of musicology, dance research, and theatre studies.

Relevance and Marginalisation in Scandinavian and European Performing Arts 1770–1860: Questioning Canons

This book delves into the intricate interplay of cultural processes that shaped the inclusion and marginalisation of various artistic forms in European music, dance, and theatre during the turn of the nineteenth century and the subsequent decades. By questioning established notions about canon, marginalisation, and relevance within the performing arts in this period, the book asserts itself as an intriguing and thought-provoking text for both the culturally inclined public and scholars and students of musicology, dance research, and theatre studies.

Within the pages of this collection, the reader is presented with a diverse range of essays that explore various aspects of the performing arts in Scandinavia and Europe. One essay examines the piano repertory for young ladies in England during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, shedding light on the social and cultural implications of this genre. Another essay delves into the canonisation of the French minuet, analysing how it became a symbol of refined taste and elegance in European society.

The book also explores the marginalisation of the popular German dramatist Kotzebue from the dramatic canon, examining the historical and cultural factors that contributed to his exclusion. The essay discusses the influence of political and artistic ideologies on the selection and interpretation of theatrical works, as well as the role of critics and audiences in shaping the canon.

In addition to these essays, the book also includes chapters on the dance repertory and social life in Christiania (Oslo), informal cultural activities in Trondheim, the repertory of Norwegian musical clocks, female itinerant performers in the Nordic sphere, the preconditions, dissemination, and popularity of equestrian drama, the marginalisation and amateur staging of a Singspiel by the renowned Danish playwright Oehlenschläger, as well as perspectives on the music and its composers.

By questioning established notions about canon, marginalisation, and relevance within the performing arts in the period 1770–1860, this book offers fresh insights into the complex dynamics of cultural production and consumption. It challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of the past and to consider how cultural processes continue to shape the artistic landscape of the present.

In conclusion, Relevance and Marginalisation in Scandinavian and European Performing Arts 1770–1860: Questioning Canons is a valuable contribution to the field of performing arts studies. It provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the cultural processes that shaped the inclusion and marginalisation of various artistic forms in Europe during the nineteenth century. Through a series of engaging essays, the book challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of the past and to consider how cultural processes continue to shape the artistic landscape of the present.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 516 x 270 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367469436