Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments xi
4. Introduction: What’s in a Title? 1
5. Part I. Cultural and Social Terrains
6. 1. Town and Country 13
7. Part II. Music of the Spheres
8. 2. The Domestic Muse 53
9. 3. In Search of a Concert Hall 88
10. Part III. Empire of Performance
11. 4. Inside the Capital Stages 129
12. 5. An Unfolding Drama 173
13. 6. Playing the Provinces 221
14. Part IV. Pictures at an Exhibition
15. 7. Academic Vistas 283
16. 8. Exploring the Interior 320
17. Part V. Finale and Overture
18. 9. When Did the Real Day Dawn? 383
19. List of Abbreviations 427
20. Notes 431
21. Bibliography 501
22. Index 549