The Role of Music in European Integration: Conciliating Eurocentrism and Multiculturalism (Discourses on Intellectual Europe Book 2)

The volume focuses on music during the process of European integration since the Second World War. Often music in Europe is defined by its relation to the concept of Occidentalism (__Musik im Abendland__; western music). The emphasis here turns rather to recent manifestations of its evolvement in ensembles, events, musical organisations and ideas; questions of unity and diversity from Bergen to Tel Aviv, from Lisbon to Baku; and deals with the tension between local, regional and national music within the larger confluence of European music. The status of classical and avante-garde music, and to a degree rock and pop, during Europe's development the past sixty years are also reviewed within the context of eurocentrism – the domination of European music within world music, a term propagated by anthropologists and ethnomusicologists several decades ago and based on multiculturalism. Conversely, the search for a musical European identity and the ways in which this search has in turn been influenced by multiculturalism is an ongoing, dynamic process. The Volume Focuses On Music During The Process Of European Integration Since The Second World War. Often Music In Europe Is Defined By Its Relation To The Concept Of Occidentalism (musik Im Abendland; Western Music). The Emphasis Here Turns Rather To Recent Manifestations Of Its Evolvement In Ensembles, Music Organisations, Events And Ideas, And Deals With Questions Of Unity And Diversity From Bergen To Tel Aviv, From Lisbon To Baku. Music In Europe Today : A Dialogue -- Seid Umschlungen, Millionen! : Zur Rezeption Von Beethovens 9. Symphonie = Be Embraced, Millions! : On The Reception Of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony / Beate Angelika Kraus -- Europa-hymnen : Musikalische Insignien Von Verständigung Und Identität = European Anthems : Musical Insignia Of Understanding And Identity / Thomas Betzwieser -- Musikerausbildung In Deutschland Und Frankreich/la Formation Du Musicien En France Et En Allemagne = Musical Education In Germany And France / Matthias Brzoska & Louise Bernand De Raymond -- Alternative Identitäten Und Popkulturelle Integration Auf Der Bühne Des Eurovision Song Contest = Alternative Identities And Pop Cultural Integration On The Stage Of The Eurovision Song Contest / Saskia Jaszoltowski -- European Opera As Viewed From A Distance / Julia H. Schröder. Edited By Albrecht Riethmüller. Includes Bibliographical References.

The volume focuses on music during the process of European integration since the Second World War. Often music in Europe is defined by its relation to the concept of Occidentalism (Musik im Abendland; western music). The emphasis here turns rather to recent manifestations of its evolvement in ensembles, events, musical organisations and ideas; questions of unity and diversity from Bergen to Tel Aviv, from Lisbon to Baku; and deals with the tension between local, regional and national music within the larger confluence of European music. The status of classical and avante-garde music, and to a degree rock and pop, during Europe's development the past sixty years are also reviewed within the context of eurocentrism – the domination of European music within world music, a term propagated by anthropologists and ethnomusicologists several decades ago and based on multiculturalism. Conversely, the search for a musical European identity and the ways in which this search has in turn been influenced by multiculturalism is an ongoing, dynamic process.

In times of crisis and rising skepticism towards the idea of European integration, the ALLEA book series Discourses on Intellectual Europe represents an effort from the scientific community in tackling these challenges for society's commitment to Europe as an enduring cultural and intellectual region