Musikerbriefe als Spiegel überregionaler Kulturbeziehungen in Mittel- und Osteuropa
Musicians' letters as a mirror of supra-regional cultural relations in Central and Eastern Europe

Summary/Abstract: Traditionally, music historiography, not only in Germany but also in Eastern Europe, is very much committed to national criteria, and music is understood above all as a national culture. In contrast, there are many connections between musicians who were often present and active in many places in Europe in past centuries. These connections have been discussed again and again, but have only been systematically researched to a limited extent. The cross-regional correspondence of musicians in Central and Eastern Europe not only makes European connections visible, it also provides authentic assessments of the experiences gained in different places. Overall, it can be expected that Europe will appear in the mirror of musicians' letters as the coherent cultural area in musical life that it existed as until well into the 20th century.

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