The political orchestra : the Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics during the Third Reich /
Fritz Trümpi ; translated by Kenneth Kronenberg.
- Chicago ; London : The University of Chicago, (c)2016.
- 1 online resource.
Includes bibliographies and index.
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".
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Wiener Philharmoniker--Political activity--History--20th century. Berliner Philharmoniker--Political activity--History--20th century.
National socialism and music--Austria. National socialism and music. Orchestra--Political activity--History--20th century. Music--Political aspects--History--Austria--20th century. Music--Political aspects--History--Germany--20th century.