Music-Genres & Styles-Opera

(Schott). This new edition aims to present the correct text of the version arrived at during preparation and rehearsals for the first performance, this being the only version authorised by both the authors, composer as well as librettist. This definite text has been based...

A group of resourceful kids start solution-seekers.com, a website where cybervisitors can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the...

Baroque opera is entirely plurimedial. Like no other medium, it offers unique possibilities to create, transform and reinterpret common historical images and figures, using different but closely intertwined semantic levels (drama, music, acting). This makes baroque opera a promising subject of historical, political and...

Organized in conjunction with the bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi, this book contains fourteen contributions in which international scholars investigate the reception of Verdi's operas in Europe and United States: ten chapters are dedicated to England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Russia,...

Great was the interest among Vivaldians and opera-lovers when a score of a large portion of Vivaldi's lost opera Motezuma (1733) was unexpectedly discovered among manuscripts from the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin returned to Berlin from Kiev in 2000. The find was providential, since in...

A Humorous Synopsis of the Great Operas. Stranded Stories from the Operas is aimed at the serious opera lover who, in addition to possessing a good knowledge of the subject, has a sense of humour. No author, until now, has dared challenge the esoteric...

Opera was and still is one of the oldest forms of entertainment. It's been around longer than any other art form known to mankind, longer than radio, the internet, video games, television and even movies. It's an art form in which singers and musicians...

Now a byword for beauty, Verdi's operas were far from universally acclaimed when they reached London in the second half of the nineteenth century. Why did some critics react so harshly? Who were they and what biases and prejudices animated them? When did their...

The vocal score of Verdi's opera in four acts with libretto by Francisco Maria Piave. The opera is based on the work "Don Alvaro o la fuerza del sino" by Angel de Saavedra, 3rd Duke of Rivas. It was first performed in the Bolshoi...

More than 40 years after his premature death, the mystique of Mario Lanza continues. He remains a legendary figure, a crossover icon embraced and remembered by an entire generation for bridging the gap between popular and classical music, the acknowledged inspiration of today's Three...

With distinctive elegance, Donald Pippin has translated and re-imagined both classic and rarely performed operas, infusing them with his deft comic sensibility, when called for, while above all maintaining the spirit of the original. Pippin's libretti have been welcomed by leading opera companies and...

(Vocal Collection). 10 essential arias with plot notes, IPA, recorded diction lessons and recorded accompaniments. The price of the book includes access to companion recorded diction lessons and accompaniments online for download or streaming, using the unique code printed inside the book. Includes from...

(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, with plot notes, translations and IPA, and combines them with the diction...

Sarah Caldwell, the leader of the Opera Company of Boston from 1958-1990, was a groundbreaking and idiosyncratic woman who established her own career as a conductor and stage director in an environment resistant to change. This book investigates her choices as an opera director,...

Meyerbeer's first opera, Jephtas Gelubde, has a libretto by the German academic Alois Schreiber, based on a Biblical theme taken from chapters 11-12 of the Book of Judges. The conflict between paternal love and love of country intrinsic to this story was is also...

Wagner Opera Stories is a book compiled and edited by Grace Edson Barber that features retellings of the famous operas by German composer Richard Wagner. The book contains stories based on the librettos of ten of Wagner's most popular operas, including The Flying Dutchman,...

Italian Opera is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of Italian opera written by Henry C. Lahee. The book covers the origins of Italian opera in the 16th century and follows its evolution through the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. It explores...

Polly is a novel written by John Gay, first published in 1729. It is a story about a young woman named Polly Peachum, who falls in love with a highwayman named Macheath. Polly's parents, who are in the business of running a gang of...

""Stories From the Great Metropolitan Operas"" by Helen Dike is a collection of tales based on the most famous operas performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The book provides a brief summary of each opera's plot, followed by a retelling...

"Lohengrin" is a romantic opera in three acts by Richard Wagner, one of the most influential figures in the history of music. This edition presents the complete libretto. Wagner's operas are celebrated for their profound emotional depth, complex musical structures, and the innovative use...

""Mozart and Masonry"" is a non-fiction book written by Paul Nettl that explores the relationship between the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the secret society of Freemasonry. The book delves into the history and beliefs of Freemasonry, and how they influenced Mozart's life...

"The Twilight Of The Gods" is the English translation of Richard Wagner's epic opera, Götterdämmerung. This cornerstone of the operatic repertoire concludes Wagner's monumental Ring Cycle, a series of four interconnected music dramas that explore themes of power, love, and the downfall of the...

"The Beauty Stone" is a romantic musical drama in three acts, originally published in 1898. With libretto by Arthur Wing Pinero and J. Comyns Carr, and music by Arthur Sullivan, this work represents a fascinating collaboration between prominent figures of the Victorian era.Set against...

The Beggar's Opera is a satirical play written by John Gay in the 18th century. The play is set in London and follows the story of a group of criminals, prostitutes, and beggars, who are led by a notorious thief named Macheath. The play...

Mona Lisa: An Opera In Two Acts is a musical composition by Max Von Schillings, first performed in 1914. The opera tells the story of Lisa, a young woman who has been forced into marriage with a wealthy but cruel nobleman. Lisa falls in...

P. Vergili Maronis Opera V3 is a book that contains the last six books of the Aeneid, which is a Latin epic poem written by Virgil. This edition of the works of Virgil was published in 1871 and includes a commentary on the text....

Der Rosenkavalier, also known as The Rose-Bearer, is a comedic opera in three acts written by the Austrian poet and playwright, Hugo von Hofmannsthal. The opera was first performed in 1911 in Dresden, Germany, and has since become one of the most popular and...

""Music and Nationalism: A Study of English Opera"" is a book written by Cecil Forsyth in 1911. The book explores the relationship between music and nationalism in England, with a particular focus on English opera. Forsyth examines the development of English opera from its...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The Beggar's Opera is a satirical play written by John Gay in 1728. The story is set in the criminal underworld of London and follows the character of Macheath, a notorious highwayman, as he navigates his way through love affairs, betrayals, and run-ins with...

"Olivette, Opera Comique in 3 Acts" presents the libretto of Edmond Audran's charming and celebrated opera. With text by Alfred Duru and Henri Chivot, this comedic opera showcases the lighthearted and often farcical elements that defined the genre in the late 19th century. Set...

First published in 1991. At once poet, dramatist, adaptor and translator, the operatic librettist in turn expresses and mocks social convention. Deirdre O'Grady's study of the Italian operatic librettist identifies opera as a mirror of literary climates, popular taste and political aspirations. The Last...

Orphee Aux Enfers, also known as Orpheus in the Underworld, is an operetta composed by Jacques Offenbach in 1868. The story is a satirical take on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, and centers around the unhappy marriage of the two main characters,...

Delve into the captivating world of opera with "Stories from the Operas" by Gladys Davidson. This meticulously prepared print edition presents the enduring narratives behind some of history's most beloved musical works. Explore the stories, plots, and rich tapestry of human drama that have...

Introduce young listeners to the captivating world of opera with Mary Schell Hoke Bacon's "Operas Every Child Should Know." This timeless volume offers accessible descriptions of the text and music of some of the most famous operatic masterpieces. Designed as an introduction to classical...

Explore the haunting beauty of Debussy's masterpiece with Lawrence Gilman's "Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande: A Guide to the Opera with Musical Examples from the Score." This meticulously prepared guide offers a deep dive into the world of French opera, providing insightful musical analysis of...

A comprehensive guide to some of the most famous operas ever written. Krehbiel provides detailed synopses of each work, along with analyses of the music and historical context. This is a must-have resource for opera lovers and students of music history.This work has been...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

"Die Frist ist um-Navigate the Language of 10 German Operas" is a compass, made of the author's passion for music and language. Written for singers, vocal students and their teachers this book steers its readers through the treacherous waters of the German operatic language....

Composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883) likely suffered from a manic-depressive disorder but in his time very little was known about mental illness, and suicide was not a topic for general discussion. Wagner was often plagued by extreme mood swings; he used his operas, especially the...

(Opera). Ricordi is proud to present the first titles in their new series of orchestral scores featuring engaging images (from Casa Ricordi's historical archives) and synopses in Italian, English, French and German. In addition, these scores feature heavier cover and paper stock plus stronger...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This book establishes the cultural background to the productions of Milton's Comus that were staged in the 1740s by Baptist Noel, 4th Earl of Gainsborough, at Exton Hall, his country seat in the East Midlands of England. The author reveals that Handel's visit in...

“Lohengrin, son of Parsifal” retells the captivating story of Lohengrin, the knight of the Holy Grail, based on Richard Wagner's celebrated opera. This rendition makes the timeless legend accessible to a broader audience, retaining the emotional depth and mystical allure of Wagner's original work....

'A profound approach to opera uncovers a gold mine of possibilities; opera is fuelled with the energy of the future. And while the search for gold will always go on, the other 'mines' -- concealed in the operatic production process -- must be tracked...

The Lyrical Drama - Essays on subjects, composers, & executants of modern opera. Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions,...