Music under Political Aspects (1735-1745)

Until today, the death of Charles VI and Maria Theresia`s ascending the throne 1740 is seen as a major turning point in Austrian history. This turning point was largely acquired by other humanities subjects. But now is the question of whether in different "layers" and "rooms" without doubt fundamental change between 1720 and 1780 not differentiated must be seen against the background of the concept of interface ("Sattelzeit"/Reinhart Koselleck). On the basis of the space "Viennese court", where the change of rulers in its effects most likely can be documented, attempts from the perspective of different disciplines (the so called "Hofkünste" literature/poetry, arts, theatre/dance, music) point out continuities and discontinuities. Finally, a significant gab exists in all of these arts between the often-quoted end of the Baroque 1740 and the breakthrough of a new style around 1765/70. So there must have been a long period of transition or change that expired at different speeds. The book tries to make sensitive (from the point of view of different disciplines Austrian history, Romance studies, German studies, Art history, Theatre studies, musicology) for these processes and gives examples to illustrate these changes.