The Political Orchestra
The Vienna and Berlin Philharmonics during the Third Reich
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1 “Innovation” versus “Tradition”: The Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics at the End of the Long Nineteenth Century
2 Differing Responses to Increased State Influence: The Orchestras during the Republics (1918–1933)
3 Continuous Radicalization under Austrofascism and National Socialism
4 Dependence and Protection under National Socialism
5 The Orchestras’ Multifaceted Media Presence
6 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”
Acknowledgments
Appendix: Repertoire—Graphs and Commentary
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Choice Magazine: CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Awards
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History: European History
Music: General Music
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