This book mounts a searching enquiry into the elusive character of opera. The author argues that any work of art can be grasped primarily through its constellation of Platonic ideas, or 'categories',
The book celebrates Arnold Whittall's 80th birthday with a collection of his key writings on Richard Wagner. The first ten chapters deal with the three Romantic operas, the four parts of The Ring/ and
The book celebrates Arnold Whittall's 80th birthday with a collection of his key writings on Richard Wagner. The first ten chapters deal with the three Romantic operas, the four parts of The Ring/ and
The retired psychiatrist and former music graduate John Cordingly examines twelve operatic heroes under six sub-categories of personality disorder. He justifies his view that they are not 'mad' by tra
The retired psychiatrist and former music graduate John Cordingly examines twelve operatic heroes under six sub-categories of personality disorder. He justifies his view that they are not 'mad' by tra
Poetry. "Anne-Adele Wight's OPERA HOUSE ARTERIAL pursues a critical mass of opera houses. Opera house to draw borders. Opera house to recognize neighbors. Opera house to perform and invent. Opera hous
This anthology contains 67 primary source documents, some complete and some excerpted, each about 2,000 words long and accompanied by analytical essays of about 4,000 words. The documents include jour
This 8x10.25" two-volume reference contains a total of 61 complete and excerpted primary source documents accompanied by analysis essays, along with 80 one-page lesson plans based on specific readings
This illustrated study is a resource for opera scholars, opera workers and opera lovers. It explores the field of opera studies in three ways: Through history: Opera North is presented through a histo
Brecht at the Opera looks at the German playwright's lifelong ambivalent engagement with opera. An ardent opera lover in his youth, Brecht later denounced the genre as decadent and irrelevant to moder
A droll and gentle satire of the colorful characters who make up the opera worldA Nut at the Opera is a colorful and hilarious look at a fictitious opera world as seen through the eyes of artist Mauri
The Metropolitan Opera 2018 Wall Calendar features another outstanding collection of images from the Met Opera's legendary stage.Stunning color photographs capture unforgettable scenes, stars, and
A delightful introduction to opera, Bravo! Brava! A Night at the Opera teaches elementary school children what opera is by showing how it is made. "Who writes the words?", "Who makes an opera happen?
Opera: The Basics offers an excellent introduction to four centuries of opera. Its easy to follow sections explore topics including:the origins of operabasic terminologythe history of major opera genr
Step behind the glory-and-glamour enchantment of grand opera with this candid look at life in the opera world. Life in Opera: Truth, Tempo, and Soul is a collection of encounters with great stars and
Here at last is the definitive opera story collection, the only one now authorized by the Metropolitan Opera. Written by the associate editor of Opera News magazine, the volume includes the complete p
"Opera Coaching "is the first practical guide for pianists, singers, and opera producers to this important--and often neglected--career. The opera coach is a teacher who helps singers not only meet th
"Opera Coaching "is the first practical guide for pianists, singers, and opera producers to this important--and often neglected--career. The opera coach is a teacher who helps singers not only meet th
Tracing the history of opera from the 17th century to the present, Parakilas (performing arts, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine) enhances readers' experience of nights at the opera. Following explanatio
In America today, opera has never been more popular, and one reason for this is, no doubt, that American opera singers are fixtures on every leading opera stage throughout the world.??In this lively a
Since its origin, opera has been identified with the performance and negotiation of power. Once theaters specifically for opera were established, that connection was expressed in the design and situat
Since its origin, opera has been identified with the performance and negotiation of power. Once theaters specifically for opera were established, that connection was expressed in the design and situat
English Dramatick Opera, 1661–1706 is the first comprehensive examination of the distinctively English form known as "dramatick opera", which appeared on the London stage in the mid-1670s and lasted u
DiGaetani has updated and revised his guide to opera to incorporate electronic media and new opera companies is several cities. He discusses the history of opera from the early years to the modern per
Filmmakers' fascination with opera dates back to the silent era but it was not until the late 1980s that critical enquiries into the intersection of opera and cinema began to emerge. Jeongwon Joe focu
Opera: The Basics offers an excellent introduction to four centuries of opera. Its easy to follow sections explore topics including:the origins of operabasic terminologythe history of major opera genr
The first and only guide to the history and architecture of America's famous opera housesThe American opera scene has grown with the country, spawning a proliferation of beautiful and enchanting opera
It is 1880, in the Opera House in Paris. Everybody is talking about the Phantom of the Opera, the ghost that lives somewhere under the Opera House. The Phantom is a man in black clothes. He is a body
(Vocal Collection). Many students only need a few opera arias in their vocal study. Selected Opera Arias extracts 10 arias useful to the typical voice student from the G. Schirmer Opera Anthology, wit
