World opera von lawrence robert (16 Ergebnisse)

hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. includes dust-jacket. DETAILS: near fine dust-jacket, cover price $3.50, attractive copy, near fine yellow cloth. LAWRENCE, ROBERT. The world of opera. New York: Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1956, no additional printings noted on copyright page, , . "Here is a sprightly guide to the whole world of opera: the repertoire, singers and conductors; the managers, audiences and critics; the opera houses here and the changing scene abroad--all of this splendid, glamorous world is here in The World of Opera. Robert Lawrence, well-known as a conductor, writer and critics, begins his tour of this world with a discussion of the old, old question: 'In opera which comes first, the words or the music?' His answer--and he is most convincing--is that singing comes first. The world of opera is filled with marvelous music and libretti, and there will be more to come; but only the human voice, perfectly trained, can bring these works to fulfillment and make them live for us. Having taken this stand, his estimates of the greatest singers of the immediate past are of especial interest, and he has provided a gallery of appreciations of singers who have particularly impressed and interested him. His remarks on the talent and art of Rosa Ponselle, Lucrezia Bori, and Grace Moore, of Beniamino Gigli, Giovanni Martinelli, and Ezio Pinza--and scores of others--should stir up hours of heated discussion among opera lovers throughout the country. Himself a conductor, Lawrence knows much about the temperament of conductors, their training, and the differences in interest and merit between their concert and opera performances; and his chapter on them, with sketches of Sir Thomas Beecham, Bodanzky, Reiner, Serafin, Stokowski, Bruno Walter, and Toscanini, is vivid and revealing. The complicated problems of management are sympathetically discussed and a great deal of light is thrown on the backstage sub-world of the opera. For audiences, Lawrence has both good and bad words. He even finds some good in the modern claque! Winding up with a discussion of the professional versus the amateur musician and of the future of opera in this country and throughout the world, Lawrence leaves us with a new and deeper understanding of all phases of one of the most popular arts of today." - CONTENTS: Part one. The essence of opera: its basic material -- The repertoire: operas before the public and works that stand on the shelf -- The traditions: unwritten rules of performance, and how they work -- The departures: radio, phonograph and television -- Part two. The singers: their preparation, responsibilities, and foibles. Some outstanding performers of the past twenty-five years -- A prima donna writes her memoirs -- The conductors: their background, duties, working relationship with singers -- The producers: stage directors, scenic designers, choreographers, with a glance at current trends -- Part three. The management: the impresario, his powers and problems, the workings of his general staff -- The audience: a study of operatic listeners, from boxes to standing room -- The press: a round for the critics -- Part four. Toward a national opera: the rise of university workshops and local companies -- The international scene: a brief sketch of foreign activities in opera -- The finale: theories, crises, explosions.…

hardcover. Zustand: very good. very good(-). Illustrated. 208pp., 8vo, cloth, d.w.; dust jacket price clipped and with some light chipping. A very good copy in a very good (-) dust jacket.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. (operas, stories, plots) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1956. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is very good with yellowing on page edges and a sticker small on pastedown. Dust jacket is very good with yellowing, nicks and tears throughout.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition. 208pp. Illustrated with black and white plates. Slight toning on endpapers, tiny indentation on front board, near fine in a very good dust jacket with nicks and tears, and small stains.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Thomas Nelson and Son, 1956. Octavo. Yellow boards stamped in blue. Book is very good. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Previous owner inscription on half title page and toning to page ends. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear and a few nicks to the spine . 208 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition. Very good in a very good dustwrapper. Signed by the author.

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