Graber, Naomi
Kurt Weill's America
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190906580
- author:
- Graber, Naomi
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.8 x 3.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Music, History & Criticism, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Kurt Weill's America explores the complex and evolving relationship between German-Jewish composer Kurt Weill and American culture. Following his escape from Europe in 1935, Weill's works began to reflect a new fascination with the American experience, oscillating between celebration and critique. Weill's unique perspective as an outsider-turned-insider allowed him to tap into the nuances of American culture, particularly its relationship with immigration. His collaborations with artists from various sectors, including the Popular Front and Broadway, reveal his efforts to navigate shifting cultural tides and individual collaborator demands. This book reframes Weill's story within a broader transnational network of creatives, shedding light on contemporary debates surrounding immigrants' relationships with their new homes.
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