Puccini A Listener S Guide
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Puccini A Listener S Guide
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Author : John Bell Young
language : en
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Release Date : 2016-03-15
Puccini A Listener S Guide written by John Bell Young and has been published by Courier Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-15 with Music categories.
"This Dover edition, first published in 2016, is a slightly altered republication of the work originally published by Amadeus Press, New York, in 2008."
The Operagoer S Guide
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Author : M. Owen Lee
language : en
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Release Date : 2001
The Operagoer S Guide written by M. Owen Lee and has been published by Hal Leonard Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Music categories.
Offers brief summaries of the plots of one hundred operas, and includes background commentary and recommendations for favorite recordings of each opera.
Listeners Guide To Musical Understanding
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Author : Leon Dallin
language : en
Publisher: WCB/McGraw-Hill
Release Date : 1986
Listeners Guide To Musical Understanding written by Leon Dallin and has been published by WCB/McGraw-Hill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Music categories.
"...Designed as a textbook for introductory music courses...No prior training or experience in music is assumed or needed..."--preface.
The Puccini Problem
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Author : Alexandra Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2007-03-08
The Puccini Problem written by Alexandra Wilson and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-08 with Music categories.
A detailed investigation of the reception and cultural contexts of Puccini's music, this book offers a fresh view of this historically important but frequently overlooked composer. Wilson's study explores the ways in which Puccini's music and persona were held up as both the antidote to and the embodiment of the decadence widely felt to be afflicting late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Italy, a nation which although politically unified remained culturally divided. The book focuses upon two central, related questions that were debated throughout Puccini's career: his status as a national or international composer, and his status as a traditionalist or modernist. In addition, Wilson examines how Puccini's operas became caught up in a wide range of extra-musical controversies concerning such issues as gender and class. This book makes a major contribution to our understanding of both the history of opera and of the wider artistic and intellectual life of turn-of-the-century Italy.
The World Of Opera An Opera Fan S Guide To The Masterpieces
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-05-16
The World Of Opera An Opera Fan S Guide To The Masterpieces written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-16 with Performing Arts categories.
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of opera with this comprehensive guide, designed to enrich the experience of opera lovers and neophytes alike. Delve into the lives and works of the great opera composers, from Mozart and Verdi to Wagner and Puccini, and discover the stories behind their masterpieces. Explore the diverse genres of opera, from the grand spectacles of Italian opera seria to the intimate chamber operas that offer a more personal and introspective experience. Understand the elements that make opera unique, from the soaring melodies and dramatic arias to the elaborate sets and stunning costumes. Whether you're a seasoned opera aficionado or a curious newcomer, this book provides everything you need to fully appreciate this extraordinary art form. Gain insights into opera's history, structure, and terminology, and learn how to navigate the etiquette of attending an opera performance. With its engaging writing style and wealth of information, this book is your passport to unlocking the treasures of opera. Discover the magic of this captivating art form and immerse yourself in a world where passion, drama, and beauty converge. Within these pages, you'll find: * In-depth explorations of the lives and works of the great opera composers * Detailed analyses of famous operas, providing insights into their music, librettos, and historical context * A comprehensive guide to the different types of opera, from grand opera to chamber opera * An explanation of the elements of opera, including music, drama, and staging * Practical advice on attending an opera performance, including tips on choosing seats, understanding the etiquette, and enhancing your overall experience This book is your essential companion to the world of opera. Whether you're a seasoned opera lover or a curious newcomer, this guide will enrich your understanding and appreciation of this captivating art form. If you like this book, write a review on google books!
Npr The Curious Listener S Guide To Opera
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Author : William Berger
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2002-02-05
Npr The Curious Listener S Guide To Opera written by William Berger and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-02-05 with Music categories.
Major composers including Mozart, Wagner, Verdi, Puccini, and Strauss * Legendary singers from the great divas to the Three Tenors * What to look for and listen to at the opera * The history of opera and why it endures * Stylistic variations and basic theoretical underpinnings * Appreciating the art form * Biographies of the opera's greatest artists * A survey of classic operas
The Oxford Handbook Of Music Listening In The 19th And 20th Centuries
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Author : Christian Thorau
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
The Oxford Handbook Of Music Listening In The 19th And 20th Centuries written by Christian Thorau and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Music categories.
An idealized image of European concert-goers has long prevailed in historical overviews of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This act of listening was considered to be an invisible and amorphous phenomenon, a naturally given mode of perception. This narrative influenced the conditions of listening from the selection of repertoire to the construction of concert halls and programmes. However, as listening moved from the concert hall to the opera house, street music, and jazz venues, new and visceral listening traditions evolved. In turn, the art of listening was shaped by phenomena of the modern era including media innovation and commercialization. This Handbook asks whether, how, and why practices of music listening changed as the audience moved from pleasure gardens and concert venues in the eighteenth century to living rooms in the twentieth century, and mobile devices in the twenty-first. Through these questions, chapters enable a differently conceived history of listening and offer an agenda for future research.
Il Trittico Turandot And Puccini S Late Style
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Author : Andrew Davis
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2010-09-09
Il Trittico Turandot And Puccini S Late Style written by Andrew Davis and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-09 with Music categories.
Giacomo Puccini is one of the most frequently performed and best loved of all operatic composers. In Il Trittico, Turandot, and Puccini's Late Style, Andrew Davis takes on the subject of Puccini's last two works to better understand how the composer creates meaning through the juxtaposition of the conventional and the unfamiliar -- situating Puccini in past operatic traditions and modern European musical theater. Davis asserts that hearing Puccini's late works within the context of la solita forma allows listeners to interpret the composer's expressive strategies. He examines Puccini's compositional language, with insightful analyses of melody, orchestration, harmony, voice-leading, and rhythm and meter.
An Interpretive Guide To Operatic Arias
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Author : Martial Singher
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 1983
An Interpretive Guide To Operatic Arias written by Martial Singher and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Music categories.
A premier singer and master teacher here tells other singers how to get the most from 151 famous arias selected for their popularity or their greatness from 66 operas, ranging in time and style from Christopher Gluck to Carlisle Floyd, from Mozart to Menotti. "The most memorable thrills in an opera singer's life," according to the author's Introduction, "may easily derive from the great arias in his or her repertoire." This book continues the work Martial Singher has done, in performances, in concerts, and in master classes and lessons, by drawing attention "not only to precise features of text, notes, and markings but also to psychological motivations and emotional impulses, to laughter and tears, to technical skills, to strokes of genius, and even here and there to variations from the original works that have proved to be fortunate." For each aria, the author gives the dramatic and musical context, advice about interpretation, and the lyric--with the original language (if it is not English) and an idiomatic American English translation, in parallel columns. The major operatic traditions--French, German, Italian, Russian, and American--are represented, as are the major voice types--soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass-baritone, and bass. The dramatic context is not a mere summary of the plot but is a penetrating and often witty personality sketch of an operatic character in the midst of a situation. The musical context is presented with the dramatic situation in a cleverly integrated way. Suggestions about interpretation, often illustrated with musical notation and phonetic symbols, are interspersed among the author's explication of the music and the action. An overview of Martial Singher's approach--based on fifty years of experience on stage in a hundred roles and in class at four leading conservatories--is presented in his Introduction. As the reader approaches each opera discussed in this book, he or she experiences the feeling of participation in a rehearsal on stage under an urbane though demanding coach and director. The Interpretive Guide will be of value to professional singers as a source of reference or renewed inspiration and a memory refresher, to coaches for checking and broadening personal impressions, to young singers and students for learning, to teachers who have enjoyed less than a half century of experience, and to opera broadcast listeners and telecast viewers who want to understand what goes into the sounds and sights that delight them.
Listeners Guide
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
Listeners Guide written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with categories.