John Louis Digaetani

An Invitation to the Opera, Revised Edition

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

In its revised third edition, this volume argues that an appreciation of opera is based on understanding of several key aspects: history, language, theatrical production, the power of the conductor, vocal tradition and standard repertory. This unique approach is intended for the newcomer curious about the art form. The author discusses how opera has changed in the last three decades and how it is now more easily enjoyed than ever before. Originally published in 1986, this book has been translated into four languages and has been used as an "Introduction to Opera" text in college classrooms around the world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland
• Seitenzahl: 270
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Dezember 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 443g
• ISBN-13: 9780786495191
• ISBN-10: 0786495197
• Artikelnr.: 41852199

Autorenporträt

John Louis DiGaetani, professor emeritus of English at Hofstra University, is the author of numerous books about opera and theater.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction: Why Opera?
One A History of Opera: The Early Years
Two A History of Opera: The Modern Period
Three The Operatic Voice
Four Opera as Theater: The Revolutionaries
Five The Current Opera Scene: Production Since World War II
Six How the Conductor Controls What We Hear
Seven The Great Singers: Opera's Vocal Tradition
Eight The Standard Repertory: The Fifty Most Often Performed Operas
Conclusion: An Ancient Art Eternally Renewing Itself
A Glossary of Terms
Sources
For Further Reading: A Bibliography
For Further Listening: A Discography
For Further Viewing: A Videography
Index