Enlightenment Orpheus : the power of music in other worlds

Enlightenment Orpheus : the power of music in other worlds / Vanessa Agnew.

Author/creator	Agnew, Vanessa
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Description	xiv, 263 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subject(s)	Burney, Charles, 1726-1814--Travel --Germany. Music--Germany --18th century --History and criticism. Music--Germany --18th century --Philosophy and aesthetics. Music and tourism--Germany.

Series	New cultural history of music New cultural history of music. ^A783087
Contents	Argonaut Orpheus -- Music's empire -- Anti-Orpheus.
Abstract	The Enlightenment saw a critical engagement with the ancient idea that music carries certain powers - it heals and pacifies, civilizes and educates. Yet this interest in musical utility seems to conflict with larger notions of aesthetic autonomy that emerged at the same time. This text examines this apparent conflict.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-243) and index.
LCCN	2007027106
ISBN	9780195336665
ISBN	0195336666

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Music	Music Stacks	ML275.3 .A36 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold