NINETEENTH CENTURY MUSIC
Scope & Guideline
Engaging with the Melodic Legacy of the 19th Century
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Musical Identity and Subjectivity:
The journal emphasizes the study of how musical identity is shaped by cultural, social, and historical factors, particularly through the lens of composers like Mahler and Beethoven. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Musicology:
NINETEENTH CENTURY MUSIC incorporates perspectives from literature, philosophy, and cultural studies to enrich the understanding of musical works and their impact. - Analysis of Historical and Cultural Contexts:
The journal frequently contextualizes musical compositions within their historical settings, examining how societal norms and events influence the music of the period. - Focus on Underrepresented Voices and Narratives:
There is a consistent effort to highlight marginalized figures and perspectives in music history, including explorations of race, gender, and national identity. - Critical Examination of Musical Aesthetics and Theory:
The journal engages with theoretical frameworks and aesthetic discussions, analyzing concepts such as the sublime and ineffability in music.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersection of Music and Identity:
A growing focus on how music reflects and constructs identities, particularly in relation to gender, race, and ethnicity, as seen in papers addressing Jewish masculinity and black musicality. - The Role of Emotion and the Sublime in Music:
Emerging discussions surrounding the emotional dimensions of music, particularly the concept of the sublime and its implications in composers' works. - Cultural Memory and Musical Reception:
An increasing interest in how music is remembered, reinterpreted, and received across generations, as evidenced by analyses of works' afterlives. - Environmental and Societal Impact of Music:
Recent articles explore the intersections of music with environmental themes and societal issues, reflecting a contemporary interest in music's role in addressing ecological concerns. - Reinterpretation of Historical Narratives:
There is a trend towards reexamining historical narratives and exploring lesser-known figures and events, indicating a shift towards inclusivity in music history.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Musicological Analysis:
There appears to be a waning interest in purely traditional musicological approaches that focus solely on technical analysis of compositions without contextual relevance. - Biographical Studies of Composers:
While biographies of major composers have been a staple in music scholarship, recent trends indicate a reduced focus on this genre, favoring broader cultural and thematic studies instead. - Eurocentric Perspectives on Music:
The journal has increasingly moved away from Eurocentric narratives, indicating a decline in themes that do not incorporate global perspectives on music. - Focus on Canonical Repertoire:
There is a noticeable decrease in discussions centered around the Western classical canon, as more attention is given to diverse musical forms and non-canonical works. - Romanticism as a Central Theme:
While Romanticism has been a central theme in past publications, its dominance is fading as the journal explores more varied genres and historical contexts.
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