A Socio-Cultural History of the Violin in Australia
Routledge (Verlag)
9781041014003 (ISBN)
Initially introduced by British settlers, the violin emerged as a powerful cultural symbol across social classes, genders, and ethnic backgrounds. Through a historical lens, this narrative examines the violin’s integration into Australian society, reflecting the complexities of identity, colonial values, and Indigenous resilience. Featuring an in-depth analysis of diverse historical sources, such as newspapers, letters, and musical programmes, readers are offered a comprehensive view of Australia’s musical past. Each chapter highlights notable violinists, illustrating how the violin either reinforced or challenged existing social hierarchies. This exploration extends into broader themes of colonisation, empire, and cultural survival. By uncovering an overlooked facet of Australia’s cultural landscape, this study significantly contributes to the fields of music history, colonial studies, and Australian history.
Aimed at an academic audience, this book will appeal to those interested in colonial history, Australian music, and cultural studies. Through its detailed analysis, it offers an essential resource for understanding the ways that music served as a medium for both cultural continuity and transformation in Australia’s complex colonial context.
Laura Case is a lecturer in musicology at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, specialising in the social and cultural history of music in Australia. Her research focuses on the violin, cross-cultural interactions, and feminist perspectives. A Wiradjuri woman with mixed settler heritage from Central West New South Wales, Laura uses music to reframe Indigenous histories and reclaim Indigenous knowledge. With over 20 years of experience as a violinist, Laura has both performed and taught extensively. She recently featured on Aboriginal rapper DOBBY’s album Warrangu and Uncle Roger Knox’s forthcoming album. Laura is also a regular member of Deborah Cheetham Fraillon’s Ensemble Dutala, performing at notable venues like the City Recital Hall in Sydney and the Garma Festival of Traditional Knowledges in Northeast Arnhem Land.
INTRODUCTION: SETTING THE STAGE, 1. GENTEEL GENTRY – AMATEUR VIOLINISTS IN COLONIAL AUSTRALIA BETWEEN 1788-1850 2. TAVERN TUNES – FIDDLERS AND DANCE MASTERS IN COLONIAL AUSTRALIA BETWEEN 1788-1860 3. VIRTUOSIC VOYAGERS – PIONEERING SOLOIST VIOLINISTS IN COLONIAL AUSTRALIA BETWEEN 1822-1885 4. FROM MOZART TO MINSTREL – ENSEMBLE VIOLINISTS IN COLONIAL AUSTRALIA BETWEEN 1840-1890 5. CULTURAL CONTINUATION – INDIGENOUS ENCOUTERS WITH THE EUROPEAN VIOLIN 6. BREAKING BOUNDARIES – WOMEN AND THE VIOLIN IN COLONIAL AUSTRALIA BETWEEN 1870-1914, CONCLUSION: THE VIOLIN’S LEGACY IN AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY AND CULTURE
| Erscheinungsdatum | 30.07.2025 |
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| Zusatzinfo | 7 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Halftones, black and white; 22 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 960 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Instrumentenkunde |
| Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Klassik / Oper / Musical | |
| ISBN-13 | 9781041014003 / 9781041014003 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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