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Listening in Paris: A Cultural History (Volume 21) (Studies on the History of Society and Culture),Used
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Beginning with the simple question, 'Why did audiences grow silent?' Listening in Paris gives a spectator'seye view of opera and concert life from the Old Regime to the Romantic era, describing the transformation in musical experience from social event to profound aesthetic encounter. James H. Johnson recreates the experience of audiences during these rich decades with brio and wit. Woven into the narrative is an analysis of the political, musical, and aesthetic factors that produced more engaged listening. Johnson shows the gradual pacification of audiences from loud and unruly listeners to the attentive public we know today.Drawing from a wide range of sourcesnovels, memoirs, police files, personal correspondence, newspaper reviews, architectural plans, and the likeJohnson brings the performances to life: the hubbub of eighteenthcentury opera, the exuberance of Revolutionary audiences, Napoleon's musical authoritarianism, the bourgeoisie's polite consideration. He singles out the music of Gluck, Haydn, Rossini, and Beethoven as especially important in forging new ways of hearing. This book's theoretical edge will appeal to cultural and intellectual historians in many fields and periods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Listening in Paris'? A: The main theme of 'Listening in Paris' is the transformation of musical experience from a social event to a profound aesthetic encounter, exploring how audiences evolved from loud and unruly listeners to attentive spectators.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Listening in Paris'? A: The author of 'Listening in Paris' is James H. Johnson, who provides a detailed cultural history of opera and concert life in Paris.
- Q: What types of sources does the book draw from? A: The book draws from a diverse range of sources, including novels, memoirs, police files, personal correspondence, newspaper reviews, and architectural plans.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the historical period from the Old Regime to the Romantic era, focusing on the evolution of musical listening.
- Q: How many pages is 'Listening in Paris'? A: 'Listening in Paris' contains 363 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Listening in Paris' is available in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a high-quality copy.
- Q: What binding type is used for 'Listening in Paris'? A: 'Listening in Paris' is published as a paperback, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Listening in Paris' published? A: 'Listening in Paris' was published on December 4, 1996.
- Q: What are some key musical figures discussed in the book? A: The book highlights the contributions of key musical figures such as Gluck, Haydn, Rossini, and Beethoven in shaping new ways of listening.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Listening in Paris'? A: 'Listening in Paris' will appeal to cultural and intellectual historians, as well as anyone interested in the history of music and audience engagement.