Le sublime selon Kant et Schiller et la théorie musicale de Michaelis

Introduced to Schiller through Kantian aesthetics, Michaelis developed his own musical theory influenced as much by the philosophy of Königsberg as by the poet : music is sublime only to the extent that its vigorous melodies and daring harmonies lift the imagination up to sublime thoughts and images. His theory offers a total vision of musical art, including instrumental music.