Great Tradition and Its Legacies : The Evolution of Dramatic and Musical Theater in Austria and Central Europe

Cherlin, Michael (EDT); Filipowicz, Halina (EDT); Rudolph, Richard L. (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1571811737 / ISBN 13: 9781571811738

Published by Berghahn Books, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Great Tradition and Its Legacies : The Evolution of Dramatic and Musical Theater in Austria and Central Europe
• Publisher: Berghahn Books
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1571811737
• ISBN 13: 9781571811738
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Both dramatic and musical theater are part of the tradition that has made Austria - especially Vienna - and the old Habsburg lands synonymous with high culture in Central Europe. Many works, often controversial originally but now considered as classics, are still performed regularly in Vienna, Prague, Budapest, or Krakow. This volume not only offers an excellent overview of the theatrical history of the region, it is also an innovative, cross-disciplinary attempt to analyse the inner workings and dynamics of theater through a discussion of the interplay between society, the audience, and performing artists.

About the Authors

Michael Cherlin is Professor of Music Theory, University of Minnesota.

Halina Filipowicz is Professor of Slavic Literatures, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Richard L. Rudolph is Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota.