Nichts nützt dem Staat so wie die Musik

Die musikalische Performance des Staates

Contributions by Rainer Bayreuther Contributions by Christoph Habermann Contributions by Martin Löer Contributions by Ruth Müller-Lindenberg Contributions by Michael Worbs Contributions by Volker Kalisch Contributions by Nepomuk Riva Contributions by Yvonne Wasserloos Edited by Ruth Müller-Lindenberg Edited by Yvonne Wasserloos

Book cover: Nichts nützt dem Staat so wie die Musik

Extent: 189 pages

Publisher: V&R unipress

Subjects: German Studies, Music & Performing Arts, Social Sciences 

Language: German

Hardback (Published)

(February 2024)

ISBN: 9783847116738

6.3 x 9.33 inches

Price: $57.00

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Der Band thematisiert diese spezifische Koppelung von Musik und Politik mit besonderem Akzent auf dem Auffuhrungscharakter staatlicher Veranstaltungen. Musik stiftet mehrfach Sinn: durch ihre Prasenz in der Performanz und durch ein historisch gewachsenes, politisch konnotiertes Repertoire. Wahrend letzteres bereits politologische und musikologische Forschungstraditionen begrundet hat, ist das Performative bislang eher rudimentar beleuchtet worden. Der Band schliesst diese Lucke, indem er den Staat als musikalischen Akteur ins Zentrum ruckt.


The representation of a state is often combined with musical elements. This book explores the specific relationship between music and politics. A special focus reveals some performance character within state ceremonies and events, and the significance of music in creating meaning through its presence by performances and its politically charged repertoire. While previous musicological and politological research has focused on that, this volume seeks to fill a current gap by examining the performative nature of music in state events. Theoretical approaches are combined with interdisciplinary perspectives, including inside perspectives of decision-makers in politics, administration, and the diplomatic service. Scholarly commentary on these eyewitness’ memories opens up further areas of research.

  • Contributions by Rainer Bayreuther
  • Contributions by Christoph Habermann
  • Contributions by Martin Löer
  • Contributions by Ruth Müller-Lindenberg
  • Contributions by Michael Worbs
  • Contributions by Volker Kalisch
  • Contributions by Nepomuk Riva
  • Contributions by Yvonne Wasserloos
  • Edited by Ruth Müller-Lindenberg
  • Edited by Yvonne Wasserloos