Richard Traubner

Operetta (eBook, ePUB)

A Theatrical History

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Operetta: A Theatrical History" is considered the classic history of this important musical theater form. Traubner's book, first published in 1983, is still recognized as the key history of the people and productions that made operetta a worldwide phenomenon. Beginning in mid-19th century Europe, the book covers all of the key developments in the form, including the landmark works by Strauss and his followers, Gilbert & Sullivan, Franz Lehar, Rudolf Friml, Victor Herbert, and many more. The book is written in lively prose, perfectly capturing the champagne-and-ballroom atmosphere of the greatest works in the genre. It will appeal to all fans of musical theater history.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 502
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2004
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781135887827
• Artikelnr.: 47892341

Autorenporträt

Richard Traubner is a well-known history of operetta, thanks to this book, and his articles in the New York Times, Opera News, program notes, and notes for recordings. He lives in New York City.

Inhaltsangabe

INTRODUCTION
PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION
OVERTURE
BEGINNERS, PLEASE!
THE EMPEROR OF OPERETTA
POST-1870 PARIS
VIENNA GOLD
THE SCHOOL OF STRAUSS II
THE SAVOY TRADITION
THE EDWARDESIAN ERA
FIN DE SIÈCLE
THE MERRY WIDOW AND HER RIVALS
SILVER VIENNA
CONTINENTAL VARIETIES
THE WEST END
AMERICAN OPERETTA
BROADWAY
PASTICCIO AND ZARZUELA, ITALY AND RUSSIA