Focusing on critical musicology, this collection of essays showcases Leppert's interdisciplinary approach to music and visual culture, emphasizing aesthetics and social history. Grounded in diverse critical and cultural theories, the volume highlights his significant contributions to the field. An extensive autobiographical introduction provides insights into Leppert's intellectual and musical journey, making it an engaging read for scholars and students alike.
Virginia Woolf famously claimed that, around December 1910, human character changed. This book addresses how music, the phonograph, and film served as cultural agents facilitating the many extraordinary social, artistic, and cultural shifts that characterized the new century and much of what followed long thereafter.
Domesticity, Ideology and Socio-Cultural Formation in Eighteenth-Century England
Focusing on the upper classes of eighteenth-century England, this book explores the vibrant musical culture and practices of the time. It delves into how music shaped social interactions, reflecting the values and lifestyles of the elite. Through detailed analysis, the work highlights the significance of musical life as both an art form and a social activity, revealing its role in the cultural identity of the period.
This text examines the social meanings of music as they have been shaped not only by hearing, but also by seeing music in performance. The author is particularly interested in the relation of music to the human body, arguing that musical practices are inseperable from discourses of power.