by schenk | Oct 25, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
I’m interested in engaging more deeply with the concept of Negrophilia, considering it alongside claims of 1920s Paris as being a less openly-racist environment than the United States, and learning more about how related assumptions, attitudes, and actions are...
by lopezv | Oct 23, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées was built in 1913 by architects Henry Van de Velde then Auguste Perrett, the painter and sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, and the painter Maurice Denis. Various works have been performed and also premiered at this fine establishment such as...
by drewes | Oct 23, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
It is illuminating to see how context can shape a composer’s work. Their job at the time, money available, and patrons often exert an influence on the works a composer creates. One thing we might overlook from time to time, however, is a building itself, and the...
by henry | Oct 23, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
The process of researching Le Boeuf Sur le Toit already seems to be a daunting task. Aside from a basic summary found in the New Grove Music Encyclopedia, academic sources on this Parisian nightclub are mainly brief references to the famous (Nota bene famous –...
by harikian | Oct 23, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
The Casino de Paris is a beautiful music hall located in the northern half of Paris. The hall opened in 1890 and was extremely popular from the start. In fact, the hall is still open and is a major location for many big acts in Paris today (Of Monsters and Men and...
by larsond | Oct 23, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
I’m researching the very famous Salle Erard recital hall. The hall has been incredibly active since mid-late 19th century. It has premiered pieces by Debussy, Ravel, and Messiaen plus many more famous composers. Performers from all across the world have graced...
