The International Chopin Piano Competition during the Cold War: When musical practice disrupts the bipolar world order
Le Roch, Germain
The International Chopin Piano Competition during the Cold War: When musical practice disrupts the bipolar world order - 2019.
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Every five years the International Chopin Piano Competition, a major cultural event for Poland and the music world, becomes a hotspot for musicians and music lovers passionate about Chopin. At a time when culture became more of an ideological battle during the Cold War, this competition was influenced by political and diplomatic maneuvers. This article outlines the impact of Polish communism on the organization of the competition and scrutinizes the musical practices subjected to political instrumentalization during the Cold War.
The International Chopin Piano Competition during the Cold War: When musical practice disrupts the bipolar world order - 2019.
84
Every five years the International Chopin Piano Competition, a major cultural event for Poland and the music world, becomes a hotspot for musicians and music lovers passionate about Chopin. At a time when culture became more of an ideological battle during the Cold War, this competition was influenced by political and diplomatic maneuvers. This article outlines the impact of Polish communism on the organization of the competition and scrutinizes the musical practices subjected to political instrumentalization during the Cold War.
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