Das Musikleben am Hof von Kurfürst Max Emanuel

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The book explores the ceremonial and political roles of music at the court of Max Emanuel, featuring contributions from various scholars. Sebastian Werr examines the ceremonial functions of music, while Bernhard Jahn discusses the opera as a political medium. Margret Scharrer investigates Bavarian-French musical relationships, and Juliane Riepe looks at music during the reign of Joseph Clemens. Berthold Over focuses on Electress Therese Kunigunde's time in Venice, and Jean-Philippe von Aelbroeck analyzes Max Emanuel's stay in Brussels. Barbara Zuber presents new insights into Pietro Torri and the Wittelsbach music theater in exile. Thomas Betzwieser addresses the parody problem in Torri's "Le Triomphe de la paix." Catherine Cessac highlights Max Emanuel's French musicians, while Manuela Jahrmärker explores representations of French stylistic elements in Torri's works. Colin Timms provides insights into Steffani's operas in Munich, and Sieghart Döhring discusses allegory and character drama in Steffani's "Niobe." Daniela Sadgorski profiles singer Filippo Balatri, and Inga Mai Groote delves into counterpoint and philosophy in Torri's "Sol di pianto." Friedrich Wilhelm and Leonhard Riedel examine the repertoire of Italian cantatas, and Josef Focht traces the evolution of the Munich court orchestra during Max Emanuel's reign. Finally, Anne-Claire Magniez discusses Franz Lang's "Considerationes" for the Munich Marian Congregation a