A Stage for the Elite: la Filarmónica de Madrid (1872-1874) and its Symphonic Output
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Filarmónica de Madrid, symphonism, orchestra, repertoire, audience, nineteenth century.
Abstract
Founded in 1872, the Filarmónica de Madrid is a little-known society created by several noblemen that would only survive until 1874. In this short period, close to 20 concerts were programmed at the Escuela de Nacional de Música y Declamación. The works chosen for these concerts included a blend of chamber and symphonic music, the orchestra consisting of no more than 40 musicians at its peak. The society’s activity is related to that of the Sociedad de Conciertos, which strived to consolidate symphonism in Spain. The present article will examine the Filarmónica’s formation, regulations, audience and repertoire, which gave greater visibility to works by Spanish composers created especially for it.Downloads
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Published
2018-01-12
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Ríos M. Á. (2018). A Stage for the Elite: la Filarmónica de Madrid (1872-1874) and its Symphonic Output. Cuadernos de Música Iberoamericana, 30, 137-167. https://doi.org/10.5209/CMIB.58566
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