Nacht der Forschung — 16 September 2017 — University of Bern

The “Emergence of 20th-Century ‘Musical Experience’” Team took part in the event “Nacht der Forschung” — an occasion for scientific communication to the general public. Der Globale Soundtrack vor 100 Jahren / Pictures, Music, and Sound of World Exhibitions in the 19th Century We were thrilled to present our research material and topics to hundreds of visitors, … [Read more…]

Branding ‘Western Music’ – 7/8/9 September 2017 – University of Bern (Switzerland)

The three-day conference Branding ‘Western Music’ aims to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue on the intersections between Western music and the institutionalised management of culture. Whilst the entrepreneurial aspects of genres as opera or world music have been largely described, the emergence of the trademark ‘Western Music’ in relation to the commodification of leisure, the institutionalisation … [Read more…]

CfP – Branding ‘Western Music’ – 7/8/9 September 2017 – University of Bern (Switzerland)

The three-day conference Branding ‘Western Music’ aims to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue on the intersections between Western music and the institutionalised management of culture. Whilst the entrepreneurial aspects of genres as opera or world music have been largely described, the emergence of the trademark ‘Western Music’ in relation to the commodification of leisure, the institutionalisation … [Read more…]