Muzyczne ramy pamięci: nieznany katalog Emila Hillera z luterańskiej parafii św. Marii Magdaleny we Wrocławiu
Musical Frameworks of Collective Memory: The Unknown Catalog of Emil Hiller from the Lutheran Parish of St. Mary Magdalene in Wrocław

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the previously unknown catalog of musical works compiled by E. Hill-er, the cantor of the Lutheran parish of St. Mary Magdalene in Breslau (Wrocław) at the turnof the 19th and 20th centuries. This source, preserved in the State Archives in Wrocław,provides valuable insights into the musical repertoire of the parish, which included composi-tions by both Protestant and Catholic composers. The catalog documents the collection usedin worship services and concerts, illustrating how repertoire selection shaped the identityof the local community. The concept of collective memory, as developed by M. Halbwachs,is employed to demonstrate music’s role as a tool for constructing and preserving culturaland religious traditions. The study also takes into account the musical holdings of St. Chris-topher’s Church, which was affiliated with the same parish. The analysis of musical sourcesfrom both churches, in the context of E. Bohn’s publications, offers a deeper understandingof the history of musical life in this community, the phenomenon of musical ecumenism inBreslau, and the relationship between liturgical repertoire and parish identity.

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