Fromental Halévy and His Operas, 1842-1862 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781527566583)

In his lifetime, the opera composer Fromental HalÃ(c)vy was considered the leader of the French school; his admirers included Wagner, Berlioz, and later Mahler. Today, he is chiefly remembered for his grand tragic opera La Juive (1835). HalÃ(c)vy, a native of Paris, was active when the French capital was at the centre of the operatic world. His 30 operas worked within established genres of grand opÃ(c)ra and opÃ(c)ra-comique, and many of them attained considerable popularity across Europe and the wider world (such as La Reine de Chypre 1841, Charles VI 1843, Les Mousquetaires de la reine 1846, and Le Val dâ (TM)Andorre 1848). Although acclaimed in their day, most have not been staged for decades.

This study throws light on this shadowy figure, looking at his life, contemporary opinion about him, and, most importantly, his operas. Each one is examined in terms of its origin, libretto, musical features, and place in the vibrant critical journalism of mid-19th century France. The book provides musical examples and something of the rich iconography that accompanied the creation of his works.

Author: Robert Ignatius Letellier,Nicholas Lester Fuller
ISBN-10: 1527566587
ISBN-13: 9781527566583
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/28/2021
Pages: 754
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.55lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.70w x 1.80d