Opera Ideas
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Opera Ideas
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Author : Paul A. Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 1986
Opera Ideas written by Paul A. Robinson and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Music categories.
Opera and Ideas is a study of the connections between music and intellectual history. Through lucid analysis of six operas and two song cycles, Paul Robinson shows how operas give musical and dramatic expression to ideas about the self, society, and history.
Opera And Ideas
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
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Ideas On The Opera Translated From The French
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Author : A. A. LE TEXIER
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1790
Ideas On The Opera Translated From The French written by A. A. LE TEXIER and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1790 with categories.
Imagining Opera
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Author : Chenyin Tang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
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Staging Scenes From The Operas Of Donizetti And Verdi
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Author : William Ferrara
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2016-10-26
Staging Scenes From The Operas Of Donizetti And Verdi written by William Ferrara and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-26 with Music categories.
In Staging Scenes from the Operas of Donizetti and Verdi, veteran opera director William Ferrarapresents a detailed, practical exploration of the staging of twenty-one scenes from two of opera’s most beloved composers. He brings to life Donizetti’s delightful comedies, L’Elisir d’amore and Don Pasquale, and guides us throughthe haunted world of Lucia di Lammmermoor. He explores Verdi’s dark themes and imagery in scenes from Rigoletto, and the heartbreaking choices of the characters in La traviata. With signature comic touches, vivid characters, and dynamic stage action, Ferrara brings tried-and-true techniques as well as lively new ideas to these favorite scenes. Topics include study and research, rehearsal planning, blocking, characterization, ideas for simplified sets and props, and costume design. The introduction to each of the five operas includes a brief description of the story and characters, and suggestions for several different approaches to staging—both traditional and modern. The heart of each chapter is the text and translation of the scene, embedded with line-by-line notes on character, movement, emotion, and interaction. This fresh approach to staging an opera scene by applying insights and ideas directly to the text sparks the student’s dramatic imagination and inspires a deeper understanding of the connection between words and music. In addition, by exploring creative improvisations, exercises and contemporary parallels, young performers are encouraged to build more authentic and dynamic performances. Intended for college and university voice teachers seeking guidance for developing a scenes program or opera workshop class, this is also the perfect workbook for students studying opera stage direction, as well as graduate and undergraduate students performing opera scenes by Donizetti and Verdi.
Opera Sex And Other Vital Matters
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Author : Paul Robinson
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2002-06-08
Opera Sex And Other Vital Matters written by Paul Robinson and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-06-08 with Literary Collections categories.
Opera, Sex, and Other Vital Matters gathers both classic and never-before-published essays from one of the leading stylists in contemporary American letters, and one of our more revered public intellectuals, Paul Robinson. Diverse and elegant, the essays in this new collection showcase the sly wit and lightly worn erudition of their author. Each celebrates art and the flesh, directing us to the twin ecstasies of music and eros. The essays on opera gathered here explore how masterpieces like Fidelio and The Magic Flute reflect the intellectual currents of their day. Be it the work of Verdi or Mozart, Wagner or Strauss, Robinson compels us to search for meaning not just in the lyrics of opera but also in the music. In melody, not libretto, we are more likely to discern key historical complexities and appreciate the way opera transcends language and time. The essays on sexuality, meanwhile, are ruminative, funny, and even moving. At one moment, Robinson measures whether homosexuality is the result of destiny or free choice. In another, he shares a touching exchange of letters with a gay student in the process of coming out. The final essays that encompass "other vital matters" find Robinson at his most incisive. Whether defending Freud as the most influential thinker of the twentieth century, attacking the dreaded use of semicolons, reflecting on his own mortality, or even meditating on the nature of cats, Sex, Opera, and Other Vital Matters is an eclectic work that will appeal to any reader interested in the continuing relevance of ideas to life.
The Politics Of Opera
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Author : Mitchell Cohen
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2020-12-08
The Politics Of Opera written by Mitchell Cohen and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-08 with Music categories.
A wide-ranging look at the interplay of opera and political ideas through the centuries The Politics of Opera takes readers on a fascinating journey into the entwined development of opera and politics, from the Renaissance through the turn of the nineteenth century. What political backdrops have shaped opera? How has opera conveyed the political ideas of its times? Delving into European history and thought and music by such greats as Monteverdi, Lully, Rameau, and Mozart, Mitchell Cohen reveals how politics—through story lines, symbols, harmonies, and musical motifs—has played an operatic role both robust and sotto voce. This is an engrossing book that will interest all who love opera and are intrigued by politics.
Opera As Drama New And Revised Edition
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Author : Joseph Kerman
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1988-09-20
Opera As Drama New And Revised Edition written by Joseph Kerman and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-09-20 with Music categories.
"Intemperate, insightful, argumentative, outrageous, brilliant: Joe Kerman's Opera as Drama continues to provoke and enlighten. There is really nothing quite like it."—Philip Gossett "Opera as Drama is, in my reading, the best book on opera in English. It's splendidly intelligent and opinionated."—Paul Robinson, author of Opera & Ideas
30 Second Opera
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Author : Hugo Shirley
language : en
Publisher: Ivy Press
Release Date : 2015-09-24
30 Second Opera written by Hugo Shirley and has been published by Ivy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-24 with Music categories.
The bestselling 30-Second… series takes a revolutionary approach to learning about those subjects you feel you should really understand. Each title selects a popular topic and dissects it into the 50 most significant ideas at its heart. Every idea, no matter how complex, is explained in 300 words and one image, all digestible in just 30 seconds. Live operatic performance was once part of popular culture yet in modern times it has become caricatured as exclusive, overwhelming and, often, very very long. 30-Second Opera raises the curtain so that anyone can enjoy opera, classical or contemporary, without the elitism. Compiled by opera buffs, not the bourgeoisie, it serves up all you need to enjoy the spectacle, the music, and above all the voices – from Farinelli to femme fatale.
Staging Scenes From The Operas Of Mozart
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Author : William Ferrara
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2014-05-08
Staging Scenes From The Operas Of Mozart written by William Ferrara and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-08 with Music categories.
In Staging Scenes from the Operas of Mozart: A Guide for Teachers and Singers, opera director William Ferrara offers the perfect resource for the dramatic preparation of opera scenes for directors and student performers. Topics include study and research, rehearsal planning, blocking, characterization, and costuming for four of Mozart’s most popular operas. He surveys basic concepts of opera acting and directing and provides a step-by-step guide to the rehearsal process. While much has appeared on the history and musical performance practice of the operas of Mozart, no guide to the directing and acting of his operas—with simple, concise staging instructions and practical information concerning casting, props, and costumes—has yet seen publication. Featuring over one hundred illustrations, including costume designs by Martha Ferrara, the author breaks new ground for student performers and directors alike, as he walks readers through the process of staging scenes from Mozart’s operas. The first part of the guide, which focuses on study and preparation, comprisess five chapters: ideas for organizing the opera class, a description of the job of the director, a step-by-step review of the rehearsal process, a set of five exercises for researching and analyzing the scenes, and a vocabulary for actors and directors. The next four sections of the book consist of detailed staging guides for a selection of scenes from Mozart’s most frequently performed operas: Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte, and Die Zauberflöte. The introduction to each scene includes a brief discussion of the story and characters, suggestions for costuming, and minimal set and props. The heart of this guide is the text and translation of each scene, embedded with line-by-line acting notes, and blocking directions and diagrams. These are for use by the actors during speaking and blocking rehearsals and are especially valuable when rehearsing recitatives. Intended for college and university voice teachers seeking guidance for developing a scenes program or opera workshop class, this is also the perfect workbook for students studying opera stage direction, as well as graduate and undergraduate students performing opera scenes by Mozart.
