The political orchestra : the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics during the Third Reich / Fritz Trümpi ; translated by Kenneth Kronenberg.

Author: Trümpi, Fritz, author.

Imprint:Chicago ; London : The University of Chicago, 2016.

Description327 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Note:Two cities, two orchestras: an introduction -- "Innovation" versus "tradition": the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics at the end of the long nineteenth century -- Differing responses to increased state influence: the orchestras during the Republics (1918-1933) -- Continuous radicalization under Austrofascism and National Socialism -- Dependence and protection under National Socialism -- The orchestras' multifaceted media presence -- Repertoire and politicization: National Socialism and the politics of programming -- Summary and conclusion: "A rivalry like that between the Berliners and the Viennese will always exist".

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-316) and index.

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