Neue Forschungsansätze über Theaterkultur in österreichischen Prälatenklöstern der Frühen Neuzeit

Abstract

Research about musical and theatrical performance in baroque men's and women's monasteries has developed significantly since 2000. After noting some major publications, this article points to the most important archival sources in the liturgical and economic areas that are crucial for understanding monastic performance culture. A conference held recently in Vienna about the history of liturgy and performance during Holy Week served as an impetus for further work in this area.

Keywords

• liturgy
• Holy Week
• monks and nuns in the performing arts
• prelatial monasteries of the Habsburg Empire
• history of daily life