The Chronicle Of Opera /anglais - Softcover

Raeburn, Michael

 
9780500018675: The Chronicle Of Opera /anglais
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0500018677 ISBN 13: 9780500018675
Verlag: THAMES HUDSON, 2005

Inhaltsangabe

Covering facts from the opening of La Scala in Milan to the career of Maria Callas and the success of the Three Tenors, this book celebrates four centuries of opera music and performance. It discusses how opera developed from its beginnings, through the 17th-century reforms of Gluck and the classical perfection and wit of Mozart, and the later rise of romanticism, with famous masterworks by composers such as Beethoven, Weber, Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi and Wagner. The revolutionary 20th century is covered with the innovations of Berg, Stravinsky and Britten, among others. A comprehensive reference section includes biographies, a timeline, and opera house openings and premieres.

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Críticas

"Sumptuous artwork....The level of scholarship is first-rate, as well as tart and to the point." "Every opera fan needs this book....The sidebars...and succulent visuals make this book one to keep." "The special treat here is a virtual year-by-year account of international developments....Verdi good price too." "Practical for reference and delightful for browsing....Excellent introduction for the opera novice as well as the more experienced listener."

Reseña del editor

Covering facts from the opening of La Scala in Milan to the career of Maria Callas and the success of the Three Tenors, this book celebrates four centuries of opera music and performance. It discusses how opera developed from its beginnings, through the 17th-century reforms of Gluck and the classical perfection and wit of Mozart, and the later rise of romanticism, with famous masterworks by composers such as Beethoven, Weber, Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi and Wagner. The revolutionary 20th century is covered with the innovations of Berg, Stravinsky and Britten, among others. A comprehensive reference section includes biographies, a timeline, and opera house openings and premieres.

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Verlag
THAMES HUDSON
Erscheinungsdatum
2005
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0500018677
ISBN 13 
9780500018675
Einband
Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten
256
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Verantwortliche Person
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