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Skladateljska društva nekoč in danes | Composers’ Societies Past and Present
Conclusion
This study has examined the formation and development of various types of
musical institutions and societies within the broader framework of the po-
litical and socio-cultural circumstances of the “long 19 century”. Through
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an analysis of the interplay between musical life and contemporary polit-
ical structures, five characteristic models of the relationship between mu-
sic and political authority have been identified: the functional, educational,
patronage, social, and representative models. These frameworks reflect the
ways in which power structures influenced, regulated, or supported musi-
cal associations, and how such institutions, in turn, contributed to the cul-
tural shaping of civil society.
In the overview of the key composer figures who played a significant
role in the establishment and/or functioning of various musical associa-
tions throughout the 19 century, several conclusions can be drawn, as fol-
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lows. Over the course of the 19 century, the perception of the compos-
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er and of compositional work evolved from a marginal to the central and
most prominent aspect of musical activity. Compositional work also be-
came integral to the articulation of national and civic identities. Through
their creative work and organisational involvement, composers ensured the
continuity of institutional functioning, as well as the cultural relevance of
musical societies. Professionally educated musicians, through their knowl-
edge and skills, guaranteed artistic standards in both compositional and
performance contexts. Ultimately, given the prominent role that musical
societies played in the broader modernisation of society, the musicians who
led these institutions were of crucial importance in that process.

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