{"product_id":"9781032554181","title":"Rudolph Ganz, Patriotism, and Standardization of The Star-Spangled Banner, 1907-1958","description":"This book examines the succession of events towards the potential standardization of the music for “The Star-Spangled Banner” from an initial letter to President Roosevelt in 1907 to the 1958 congressional hearings on the National Anthem, and the later work of the Swiss-Born American pianist, Rudolph Ganz. These events took place across five decades when a culture of public patriotism was especially pronounced for immigrant musicians. This book contextualizes the complementary experiences of a leading immigrant musician, Ganz, who successfully navigated the world of public patriotism while pursuing the realization of a standardized version. The materials are discussed through the lens of the performance practice.The legacy of standardization has not previously been examined. The response and actions of an immigrant, Ganz, in a culture of necessary patriotism for foreign-born artists sheds important new light on this topic. It demonstrates the challenges, fears, and cultural expectations regarding standardization of an important patriotic work.","brand":"Iain Quinn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47875360391486,"sku":"9781032554181","price":3598.85,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4357\/7662\/files\/9781032554181_8e8deb2d-ede4-466a-93f7-3ea6c2682ef9.jpg?v=1715044262","url":"https:\/\/exclusivebooks.co.za\/products\/9781032554181","provider":"Exclusive Books Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}