Music-Genres & Styles-Opera

During the years preceding the composition of Tristan and Isolde, Wagner's aesthetics underwent a momentous turnaround, principally as a result of his discovery of Schopenhauer. Many of Schopenhauer's ideas, especially those regarding music's metaphysical significance, resonated with patterns of thought that had long been...

Alfred Cellier, the lifelong friend, colleague, and admirer of Sir Arthur Sullivan, is restored in this detailed biography to a place of honour alongside his fellow comic opera composers of the nineteenth century. Cellier's key role in the early Savoy Operas of Gilbert and...

Handlung in drei Aufzgen. For voice and piano. An important addition to the newly produced orchestral materials by Schott Music is the first publication of vocal scores of Richard Wagners ten great operas in every important version. For the first time, we are able...

Fascinating and highly readable, this is the definitive social history of the world's most romantic, flamboyant, glamorous, and politically influential art-form: opera From its beginnings in the Renaissance cities of northern Italy opera has permeated through Europe, America, and beyond, becoming a global business...

There has been a long-standing and mutually-informing association between psychoanalysis, literature and the arts. Surprisingly, given the oral/aural basis of the 'talking cure', music has largely been overlooked by psychoanalysis. Notably, neuroscientific research investigating music reception and production has been steadily increasing in range...

The first thorough exploration of musical life in nineteenth-century New York City, with topics ranging from military bands and immigrant impresarios to visits from operatic diva Adelina Patti. The musical scene in mid-nineteenth century New York City, contrary to common belief, was exceptionally vibrant....

This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.Author: Robert LawrenceISBN-10: 1258987260ISBN-13: 9781258987268Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.10d

"When Love is Life" is a lyrical work taken from an operatic manuscript by George C Siemers, likely dating back to the early 20th century. This volume offers a glimpse into the world of opera through poetic expression. It explores themes of love and...

"The Little Red School House: A Burlesque Sketch on Education for A Singing Quartette" by Harry L. Newton, offers a humorous take on early 20th-century education. This short play is designed for a singing quartet and is perfect for amateur dramatic societies or anyone...

The Pipe of Desire; Romantic Grand Opera in one act. Opus 21, by Frederick Shepherd Converse, is a significant work in the history of American opera. First performed in 1906, it was the first American opera to be staged at the Metropolitan Opera in...

An evocative glimpse into New York City's vibrant cultural scene at the close of the 19th century, "500 Times" commemorates the performance of an opera in English by the Castle Square Opera Company at the American Theatre on Monday, October 16, 1899. This document...

"Othello: A Lyrical Drama in Four Acts" is Giuseppe Verdi's operatic masterpiece, adapted from Shakespeare's tragic play. With a libretto by Arrigo Boito and an English translation by Francis Hueffer, this edition offers a compelling rendition of the timeless story of jealousy, betrayal, and...

Wagner's Heroines is a book written by Constance Elizabeth Maud in 1896, which explores the female characters in the operas of the famous composer Richard Wagner. The book provides a detailed analysis of the female roles in Wagner's works, including the iconic characters of...

""Wagner and the Reform of the Opera"" is a book written by Edward Dannreuther in 1904. The book delves into the life and works of Richard Wagner, a German composer and conductor who revolutionized the opera genre in the 19th century. Dannreuther provides a...

In this book, readers will gain a clear understanding of the rise of German opera in the early nineteenth century and the cultural and historical context in which this occurred.Author: Michael S. RichardsonISBN-10: 1138630543ISBN-13: 9781138630543Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2020Pages: 186Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w...

This seminal study of Giuseppe Verdi's German-language reception provides important new perspectives on German musical culture and nationalism from the mid-nineteenth century onwards. Kreuzer argues that the concept of Germany's musical supremacy, so dear to its nationalist cause, was continually challenged by the popularity...

Laugh along with this delightful comic opera from composer Julius Eichberg and librettist Benjamin E. Woolf. When a hapless doctor is mistaken for a lover by a beautiful Spanish woman, he must navigate a hilariously convoluted series of misunderstandings to win her heart.This work...

Bereson investigates the elite and privileged status of the closed-world of opera, and the way states have financed and supported it since its beginnings.Author: Ruth BeresonISBN-10: 0415868297ISBN-13: 9780415868297Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/09/2013Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d

This ambitious and vivid study in six volumes explores the journey of a single, electrifying story, from its first incarnation in a medieval French poem through its prolific rebirth in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The Juggler of Notre Dame tells how an entertainer...

Wendy Eathorne-international opera and concert singer, teacher, promoter, adjudicator and examiner-shares the remarkable story of her life in this warm and engaging memoir. From her beginnings in a Cornish mining village to her training at the Royal Academy of Music, she traces a career...

This lavishly illustrated book, the first in English on Montemezzi, is a documentary record of La Nave's creation and critical reception and an exploration of its composer's ultimate failure to claim a central place in the history of Italian opera. This revised and expanded...

This generously illustrated selection of fifty reviews and essays, written between 1914 and 1962 by thirty American critics, draws together some of the best, most influential, and most interesting writing on Montemezzi, revealing for the first time the full depth of his impact in...

First published in 1880, "Boosey's Guide to the Opera" contains information about many famous operas that have been performed in England and elsewhere, including descriptions, summaries, analyses, and biographical details of their composers. This volume will appeal to opera lovers and is not to...

"The Great Operas of Giacomo Puccini" is a detailed account of the life and work of Giacomo Puccini by Gustav Kobbé, with a particular focus on his operatic compositions. Giacomo Puccini (1858 - 1924) was a famous Italian opera composer. He is often hailed...

Wagner and the Reform of the Opera is a book written by Edward Dannreuther and originally published in 1904. The book explores the life and work of Richard Wagner, a German composer known for his contributions to the opera genre. Dannreuther delves into Wagner's...

Sancti Ambrosii Opera, Part 1: Qua Continentur Libri is a book edited by Carolus Schenkl and published in 1896. The book contains the works of Saint Ambrose, a prominent figure in the early Christian church and the Bishop of Milan in the 4th century....

Giacomo Puccini: The Man, His Life, His Work is a comprehensive biography of the legendary Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, written by Richard Specht. The book delves into the life and career of Puccini, exploring his childhood, education, family life, and personal relationships, as well...

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""Fatinitza: A Comic Opera, In Three Acts"" is a musical work by Austrian composer Franz von Suppe, first performed in Vienna in 1878. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire and follows the adventures of Fatinitza, a beautiful and cunning young woman who...

Author: Stephen BatesISBN-13: 9798992594577Publisher: Winter Island PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2026Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d

It's a daring adventure, a breathtaking leap of ambition, an amazing "gift to the world" from a small country that may seem to some to be far from the world's operatic center.It's a new way to bring to news audiences the most iconic stories...

Winner of 'Best Off West End Production' at the 2011 What's On Stage Awards Winner of 2011 Laurence Olivier Award for "Best New Opera Production" The writer, the lover, the artist, the flirt. Out tonight in Soho and falling in love. A new set...

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Princess Ida is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Sullivan and libretto by Gilbert. It satirizes feminist ideals and the women's education movement, and is notable for being the only Gilbert and Sullivan work in which the dialogue is written entirely...

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Author: Louis UntermeyerISBN-10: 0595006558ISBN-13: 9780595006557Publisher: iUniverseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2000Pages: 336Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.16lbsSize: 9.05h x 6.06w x 0.87d

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...

Benjamin Britten's works for the stage developed from the traditional late nineteenth-century romantic opera structure of Peter Grimes to the experimental format of the church parables and of Death in Venice, his last opera. At the core of this development seems to have been...

Wagner's operatic works rank with the supreme achievements of western culture. But acceptance of Wagner's musical genius is tempered by feelings of misgiving and many believe the composer's underlying ideas to be indefensible. A self-styled social revolutionary, Wagner thought the world could be redeemed...

The Magic Flute has elicited a wide range of interpretations. From simple fairy tale to Masonic allegory, every meaning seems to have been explored. Yet the mystery remains. Mozart himself was less than helpful, leaving only inconsequential accounts of the work's conception. His untimely...

Experience the passion and drama of Puccini's masterpiece with the "La Boheme Libretto," presented here in a meticulously prepared print edition. Authored by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica, this libretto allows you to delve into the heart of one of the most beloved Italian...

Escape to a tropical paradise with this charming opera comique, set on the fictional island of Nicobar. Filled with lively songs and a touching love story, this book captures the spirit of adventure and romance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Ottenberg synthesizes material from a variety of sources--annals, memoirs, and scholarly sources--and, with them, weaves a coherent narrative of what was performed where, by whom, and what developments took place. Works, companies, and individual singers are discussed to reveal the 19th-century world of performance...

Author: Fabrizio Della Seta,James ChaterISBN-10: 0197787231ISBN-13: 9780197787236Publisher: Oxford University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/10/2026Pages: 448Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.77lbsSize: 9.51h x 6.58w x 1.37d

Enjoy a collection of plays by the renowned William Schwenck Gilbert, best known for his collaborations with Arthur Sullivan. This volume includes "H.M.S. Pinafore," a comic operetta celebrated for its wit and memorable melodies. Gilbertâ€(TM)s satirical humor and clever wordplay shine through in this...

“The Black Hussar” is a comic opera in three acts, a delightful example of late 19th-century musical theatre. Composed by Carl Millöcker with libretto by Sydney Rosenfeld, Hugo Wittmann, and Alois Wohlmuth, this opera offers a blend of humor, romance, and lively musical numbers....

This lavishly illustrated book, the first in English on Montemezzi, is a documentary record of La Nave's creation and critical reception and an exploration of its composer's ultimate failure to claim a central place in the history of Italian opera. This revised and expanded...

Discover "Oberon, König Der Elfen," a captivating Romantic fairy opera in three acts. This edition brings together the talents of Carl Maria von Weber, James R. Planché, and Theodor Hell in a masterful collaboration. Experience the enchanting tale of Oberon, the king of the...

Opera Songs, Volume 4 presents a curated collection of popular arias and songs from both contemporary and classic operas. This volume provides vocalists and enthusiasts with a wide selection of pieces, making it an ideal resource for practice, performance, or simply enjoying the rich...