Annegret Fauser je profesorkou hudby a profesorkou ženských štúdií na University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Je autorkou knihy Musical Encounters at the 1889 Paris World's Fair a spoluautorkou publikácie Music, Theater and Cultural Transfer: Paris 1813-1914. Jej tvorba sa zameriava na hudobnú a kultúrnu históriu, pričom kladie dôraz na kultúrny transfer a hudobné stretnutia v kľúčových historických obdobiach a na významných miestach. Skúma, ako sa hudba a kultúra prelínajú a vzájomne ovplyvňujú naprieč hranicami a v rámci spoločenských zmien.
Appalachian Spring, with music by Aaron Copland and choreography by Martha Graham, counts among the best known American contributions to the global concert hall and stage. Distinguished musicologist Annegret Fauser offers a concise and lively introduction to the history of the work, its realization on stage, and its transformations over time.
Focusing on the 1889 Exposition Universelle, this book delves into the multifaceted role of music during the fair, examining its appropriation, exhibition, and the varied ways it was experienced and documented. It highlights the sociopolitical implications of music in France and broader Europe during the late nineteenth century, offering insights into how music served not only as entertainment but also as a tool for cultural expression and national identity.
The essays delve into the interplay between music and cultural identity, showcasing the contributions of composers, performers, and critics. With three pieces newly translated into English, the collection highlights the scholarly work of a distinguished figure whose career bridges the Atlantic. Through these articles, readers gain insights into the ways music influences and reflects personal and collective identities across different contexts.