The politicization of music during the period of totalitarian rule in Bulgaria (1944–1989)
The politicization of music during the period of totalitarian rule in Bulgaria (1944–1989)
Author(s): Stanimira DermendzhievaSubject(s): Cultural history, Music, Social history, WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: Muzikološki institut SANU
Keywords: music; political aspects; Bulgaria; history of the twentieth century; Bulgarian composers;
Summary/Abstract: Since this is a phenomenon of recent times, the significance of the politicization of music during the period of totalitarian rule in Bulgaria (1944–1989) is still unexplored. This paper focuses on the interplay between the political regime, musical life in Bulgaria, and the status of Bulgarian composers. Many books, articles, conferences and PhDs have been presented recently in the field of cultural studies, promoting a multidisciplinary approach in several fields. A new approach tothis dynamic period would clarify the overall development of Bulgarian musical culture in the twentieth century.
Journal: Muzikologija
- Issue Year: 2/2018
- Issue No: 25
- Page Range: 179-198
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English
