Harbingers Of Twentieth-Century Neo-Classicism

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This groundbreaking musicological work by Danish emeritus professor Finn Egeland Hansen explores the dual nature of 19th-century classical-romantic music. It reveals how this era's main current actually splits into two distinct sub-currents, one emphasizing romantic elements and the other classical traits.

Examining the dual streams within 19th-century classical-romantic music and introducing the concept of retro-classicism.

Finn Egeland Hansen presents a compelling thesis that the dominant classical-romantic style of the 19th century is not a single unified current, but rather two intertwined sub-currents. One highlights the romantic qualities, while the other focuses on classical characteristics.

To support his argument, Hansen draws on excerpts from established musicological literature alongside writings by Camille Saint-Saëns. He further illustrates his point through detailed analyses of the works of three composers with distinct styles: the French composers Saint-Saëns and Charles Gounod, as well as the Danish composer Niels W. Gade.

Hansen coins the term "retro-classicism" to describe the style of these musical harbingers, shedding new light on the complex currents shaping 19th-century music.

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