Nationalism Composers

Nationalism Composers
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Nationalism Composers
Introduction
Music is a powerful tool for communication. Nationalistic music emerged to emphasize the political thoughts of the people of a particular nation. It employed rhythms, operas, poems, and folk songs as a medium of expressing a people’s thoughts on matters State. This paper looks at composers who excelled in this and looks at comparisons to today’s music.
Explain how any two composers demonstrated nationalism
Pyotr Tchaikovsky is a Russian nationalistic composer that lived from 1840-1893. His work, not only reflected the Russian nationality but also showed his recognition for the importance of maintaining the European standards of quality in music (Taruskin, 2011). For this reason, he does not receive recognition from modern composers after him. However, he bridges Russian music to international scene aiding composers such as Igor Stravinsky to shine globally.
Giuseppe Verdi is an Italian who unified the nation through his operas. He is also a member of parliament and a staunch supporter of unifying Italy. According to Taruskin, Italy was united only with a common language, nothing more (2011). However, Verdi’s composition; Arias, became an anthem that showcases Italian nationhood.
Which one do you think is most effective in showing nationalism?
In this perspective, Giuseppe Verdi is effective in showing what nationalism really means. According to Taruskin, Italians are often seen on the streets in his remembrance (2011).

This is because his compositions were not just about music, his operas provided a voice of hope given the political temperature that was being experienced. These compositions thus became a unifying factor.
Are there any parallels to today’s music?
According to O’Sullivan, Giuseppe Verdi’s composition; La Traviata, is premiered in Abu Dhabi by fine singers such as Monica De Rosa and Giuseppe (2018). The fact that this old piece is still widely recognized by modern singers clearly highlights the position of nationalistic music. It sets the standards on what operas are all about.
References
O’Sullivan, F. (2018). Verdi shows modern sympathies with La Traviata. Retrieved from https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/music/verdi-shows-modern-sympathies-with-la-traviata-1.573573
Taruskin, R. (2011). Non-Nationalists and other nationalists. 19th-Century Music, 35(2), 132-143.