A Socio-Cultural History of the Violin in Australia
Identity, Resilience, and Colonial Legacy
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A Socio-Cultural History of the Violin in Australia
Identity, Resilience, and Colonial Legacy
About this book
This book presents a social history of the violin in Australia from 1788 to 1914, exploring its pivotal role in colonial society and influence on local music-making and culture. It provides scholars with new insights into how musical instruments like the violin were used to navigate and express social boundaries within a colonial framework.
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsement Page
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- List of figures
- About the author
- Acknowledgements
- Author’s note
- Note on sources
- Introduction: Setting the Stage
- 1 Polite Pursuits – Amateur Violinists in Colonial Australia Between 1788 and 1850
- 2 Tavern Tunes – Fiddlers and Dance Masters in Colonial Australia Between 1788 and 1860
- 3 Virtuosic Voyagers – Pioneering Solo Violinists in Colonial Australia Between 1822 and 1885
- 4 From Mozart to Minstrel – Ensemble Violinists in Colonial Australia Between 1840 and 1890
- 5 Cultural Continuation – Indigenous Encounters with the European Violin
- 6 Breaking Boundaries – Women and the Violin in Colonial Australia Between 1870 and 1914
- Conclusion: The Violin’s Legacy in Australian Society and Culture
- Appendix
- Bibliography
- Index