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"Liberalism-in its political, economic, and ethical forms-shaped the 19th-century Western world. Rooted in philosophy and expressed through economic a
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nd political systems, liberalism was complex and often contradictory. This book explores the influence of liberalism on music in Portugal, Spain, and Latin America-regions where liberalism evolved amid conflict that left deep cultural marks. Rather than focusing on nation-states, the authors trace the circulation of music across borders and highlight cultural exchanges during pivotal moments such as the "Atlantic crises" (after 1807-08) and the revolutionary cycle of 1820-1823. Through operas, zarzuelas, the press, wind and brass bands, as well as debates on slavery, they reveal how liberalism was performed and imagined, offering a fresh perspective on music and ideology"-- Provided by publisher.
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