Music at an Exhibition: A Case Study of the Tasmanian International Exhibition, 1894-1895

The first Tasmanian International Exhibition was mounted with high hopes of broadening markets for Tasmanian goods and establishing better trade links with the other colonies of a yet unfederated Australia, as well as with Britain and Europe. The exhibition acted as a catalyst or facilitator for mor...

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Published in:Context (Parkville, Vic.) Vic.), 2000-09 (19), p.57-64
Main Author: bes, Anne-Marie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
1890s
19th century
Australian music
Concert programs
Events
Exhibition catalogs
Exhibits
Music
Orchestral Music
Programming (Concert)
Repertoire
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Summary:The first Tasmanian International Exhibition was mounted with high hopes of broadening markets for Tasmanian goods and establishing better trade links with the other colonies of a yet unfederated Australia, as well as with Britain and Europe. The exhibition acted as a catalyst or facilitator for more gradual cultural development and the broadening of musical taste, by offering new experiences of music, particularly in regard to orchestral music, and the display of the latest technology, scientific advances and novelty, which was extended into artistic and cultural practices and was the main attraction.
ISSN:1038-4006