Author: Carl Maria von Weber
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Category : Operas
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Der Freischütz
Author: Carl Maria von Weber
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Category : Operas
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Category : Operas
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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Der Freischütz; or, The seventh bullet. [By J. F. Kind.] Composed by Carl Maria von Weber, performed, for the first time on any English stage, at the Theatre-Royal, English Opera-House, on Thursday, July 22, 1824, etc. (Translated from the German, by Walter McGregor Logan.).
Author: Johann Friedrich KIND
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Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Programme
Author: Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Languages : en
Pages : 1570
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Languages : en
Pages : 1570
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The Americana
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 872
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 872
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100 Great Operas And Their Stories
Author: Henry W. Simon
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385054483
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
An invaluable guide for both casual opera fans and aficionados, 100 Great Operas is perhaps the most comprehensive and enjoyable volume of opera stories ever written. From La Traviata to Aïda, from Carmen to Don Giovanni, here are the plots of the world’s best-loved operas, told in an engaging, picturesque, and readable manner. Written by noted opera authority Henry W. Simon, this distinctive reference book contains act-by-act descriptions of 100 operatic works ranging from the historic early seventeenth century masterpieces of Monteverdi to the modern classics of Gian-Carlo Menotti. In addition to highlighting the most important aspects of each opera, the author discusses the main characters, the famous turnings of plot, and the most significant arias. Here, too, is a wealth of anecdotes concerning literary background, past performances and stars, and production problems of the great operas.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385054483
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
An invaluable guide for both casual opera fans and aficionados, 100 Great Operas is perhaps the most comprehensive and enjoyable volume of opera stories ever written. From La Traviata to Aïda, from Carmen to Don Giovanni, here are the plots of the world’s best-loved operas, told in an engaging, picturesque, and readable manner. Written by noted opera authority Henry W. Simon, this distinctive reference book contains act-by-act descriptions of 100 operatic works ranging from the historic early seventeenth century masterpieces of Monteverdi to the modern classics of Gian-Carlo Menotti. In addition to highlighting the most important aspects of each opera, the author discusses the main characters, the famous turnings of plot, and the most significant arias. Here, too, is a wealth of anecdotes concerning literary background, past performances and stars, and production problems of the great operas.
THE STANDARD OPERAS
Author: GEORGE P. UPTON
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Languages : en
Pages : 372
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Languages : en
Pages : 372
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The Complete Classical Music Guide
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744033470
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music. Whether you already love classical music or you're just beginning to explore it, The Complete Classical Music Guide invites you to discover the spirituality of Byrd's masses, the awesome power of Handel's Messiah, and the wonders of Wagner's operas, as well as hundreds of more composers and their masterpieces. This guide takes you on a journey through more than 1,000 years, charting the evolution of musical instruments, styles, and genres. Biographies of major and lesser-known composers offer rich insights into their music and the historical and cultural contexts that influenced their genius. The book explores the features that defined each musical era - from the ornate brilliance of the Baroque, through the drama of Romantic music, to contemporary genres such as minimalism and electronic music. Timelines, quotes, and color photographs give a voice to this music and the exceptionally gifted individuals who created it.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744033470
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
What makes Mozart's music so great? Why does a minor chord sound sad and a major chord sound happy? What's the difference between opera and operetta? From Bach to Bernstein, this definitive guide offers a complete survey of the history of classical music. Whether you already love classical music or you're just beginning to explore it, The Complete Classical Music Guide invites you to discover the spirituality of Byrd's masses, the awesome power of Handel's Messiah, and the wonders of Wagner's operas, as well as hundreds of more composers and their masterpieces. This guide takes you on a journey through more than 1,000 years, charting the evolution of musical instruments, styles, and genres. Biographies of major and lesser-known composers offer rich insights into their music and the historical and cultural contexts that influenced their genius. The book explores the features that defined each musical era - from the ornate brilliance of the Baroque, through the drama of Romantic music, to contemporary genres such as minimalism and electronic music. Timelines, quotes, and color photographs give a voice to this music and the exceptionally gifted individuals who created it.
Eyewitness Companions: Opera
Author: Leslie Dunton-Downer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756643902
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Spanning 400 years of musical drama, Eyewitness Companions: Opera is your guide to the musical world. Explore operas and composers from the late Renaissance on, including such classical masters as Verdi, Puccini, and Bizet. Eyewitness Companions: Opera is the complete visual guidebook to the great operas, their composers and performance history. Eyewitness Companions: Opera includes more than 160 operas by 66 composers around the world. This richly illustrated eBook includes act-by-act plot synopses and storyline highlights, plus detailed profiles cover composers, Librettists, singers, and more.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756643902
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Spanning 400 years of musical drama, Eyewitness Companions: Opera is your guide to the musical world. Explore operas and composers from the late Renaissance on, including such classical masters as Verdi, Puccini, and Bizet. Eyewitness Companions: Opera is the complete visual guidebook to the great operas, their composers and performance history. Eyewitness Companions: Opera includes more than 160 operas by 66 composers around the world. This richly illustrated eBook includes act-by-act plot synopses and storyline highlights, plus detailed profiles cover composers, Librettists, singers, and more.
Opera Synopses
Author: Joseph Walker McSpadden
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Category : Operas
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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Publisher:
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Category : Operas
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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Monthly Bulletin
Author: San Francisco Free Public Library
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Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
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Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
Languages : en
Pages : 1016
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