Annegret Fauser is een vooraanstaand academicus wiens werk zich verdiept in de rijke kruispunten van muziek, cultuur en geschiedenis. Haar onderzoek onderzoekt kritisch belangrijke historische momenten en locaties, en onthult hoe muziek fungeert als een kanaal voor culturele uitwisseling en begrip. Door haar academische werk belicht Fauser de dynamische processen van culturele overdracht en de diepgaande impact van muzikale ontmoetingen op maatschappelijke ontwikkeling. Haar geschriften bieden inzichtelijke perspectieven op de complexe relaties tussen artistieke expressie en bredere historische contexten.
Appalachian Spring, with music by Aaron Copland and choreography by Martha Graham, counts among the best known American contributions to the global concert hall and stage. Distinguished musicologist Annegret Fauser offers a concise and lively introduction to the history of the work, its realization on stage, and its transformations over time.
Focusing on the 1889 Exposition Universelle, this book delves into the multifaceted role of music during the fair, examining its appropriation, exhibition, and the varied ways it was experienced and documented. It highlights the sociopolitical implications of music in France and broader Europe during the late nineteenth century, offering insights into how music served not only as entertainment but also as a tool for cultural expression and national identity.
The essays delve into the interplay between music and cultural identity, showcasing the contributions of composers, performers, and critics. With three pieces newly translated into English, the collection highlights the scholarly work of a distinguished figure whose career bridges the Atlantic. Through these articles, readers gain insights into the ways music influences and reflects personal and collective identities across different contexts.