Musik am russischen Hof

This volume examines the world of music during the era of reform in Russia under Peter the Great, and describes the political and social function of music during the transitional period from the 17th to the 18th century. Sacred song freed itself from orthodox liturgy, and what had been regarded as pagan instrumental music became an integral feature of the Russian court, thereby strengthening Russia's cultural status as a major European power.

Autorentext

Lorenz Erren, Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz.