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Under the influence of patriotic enthusiasm in connection with the Franco-Prussian War in Paris in 1871, there was the "National Society" is dedicated to performance in concerts of symphonic and chamber works of French music. Until the end of the XIX century society was given more than three hundred concerts of symphonic and chamber music. The initial decision to promote only the contemporary French music was eventually changed, and the program of concerts also included works by composers of other nationalities and an old classical music. Operation of the "National
society "contributed to the growth of public interest in instrumental music, which in turn was to the younger generation of French composers real drive to be creative in this area. Movement in French music, associated with a particular flourishing of instrumental music, was named by French musicologist "update» (r6novation). Foundation for such a definition is really the progressive nature of the movement in French music refreshing young talent, new trends, which resulted in a number of excellent works of symphonic and chamber music. Positive fact was also the study and collecting of French folklore.
However, this movement was not free of contradictions, limiting its positive value. There was no single firm line, a clear sense of purpose, had the features of the eclectic. In addition, the activity of individual composers prominent clerical reactionary tendencies. In his teaching and concert activities the school was based mainly on the medieval church music. Religious symbolism and mysticism are felt in the works of d'Indy. This kind of militant Catholicism is associated with the Catholic reaction in France during those years. However, it would be unfair not to point out the positive aspects in the activities of d'Indy: The collection of French folk art and use it in a number of works (fantasy on folk themes for Oboe and Orchestra, "Mountain Poem" and others), editing and publication of the operas of Monteverdi and Rameau. |