Lindsey German speaks to Sabby Sagall about his recently published book Music and Capitalism: Melody, Harmony and Rhythm in the Modern World
The book is available to buy here
Music referenced or relevant to the discussion:
- Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major
- Nur Stille / Act 2 Finale (Die Zauberflote)
- Beethoven 9th Symphony – Movement IV – “Ode to Joy”
- Schubert: “Die Forelle” (Fischer-Dieskau, Moore)
- Giuseppe Verdi – Nabucco – Hebrew Slaves Chorus
- Die Walküre, Wagner – Wotan’s Farewell, James Morris
- Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune – Leonard Bernstein
- Arnold Schoenberg – Pierrot Lunaire, Op. 21 (Ensemble Intercontemporain, Pierre Boulez)
- Joffrey Ballet 1987 Rite of Spring (1 of 3)
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