Definitive Opera Encyclopedia

Author : Stanley Sadie
Publisher : Flame Tree Music
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 1783619902

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Definitive Opera Encyclopedia by Stanley Sadie Pdf

Updated and expanded version of the classic reference work, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera, this new text edition examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the sublime compositions of Handel and Mozart and on to the groundbreaking works of Verdi, Wagner and beyond. Organised by era, the composers and their works, along with the key librettists and singers of the period, are placed in their historical, social and cultural context through extensive introductory sections. Cross-references and theme boxes allow the reader to follow a particular area of interest throughout the book, or to explore related information. The comprehensive text brings to life the splendour and emotional energy of the best operas, performers and companies.

Author : Stanley Sadie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1783616512

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Definitive Opera Encyclopedia by Stanley Sadie Pdf

Updated and expanded version of the classic reference work, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Opera, this new text edition examines the history and development of opera, from its roots in the theatrical choral dances of Ancient Greece, through the sublime compositions of Handel and Mozart and on to the groundbreaking works of Verdi, Wagner and beyond. Organised by era, the composers and their works, along with the key librettists and singers of the period, are placed in their historical, social and cultural context through extensive introductory sections. Cross-references and theme boxes allow the reader to follow a particular area of interest throughout the book, or to explore related information. The comprehensive text brings to life the splendour and emotional energy of the best operas, performers and companies.

Author : Leslie Orrey,Gilbert Chase
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:49015002902402

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The Encyclopedia of Opera by Leslie Orrey,Gilbert Chase Pdf

More than 3,000 alphabetically arranged entries cover more than 700 operas, with information on composers, librettists, singers, conductors, plots, opera houses, stage designers, and other subjects.

Author : David Hamilton,Aliki Andris-Michalaros
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Music
ISBN : 067161732X

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The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia by David Hamilton,Aliki Andris-Michalaros Pdf

An elegant gift and comprehensive reference for opera lovers, The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia draws on the talents and resources of the world's greatest opera house. Describes singers, composers, operas and more. 250 black-and-white photographs.

Author : David Hamilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 415 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1987-01-01
Category : Opera
ISBN : 0500014256

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The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia by David Hamilton Pdf

Author : Franklin Mesa
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476605371

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Opera by Franklin Mesa Pdf

This encyclopedia includes entries for 1,153 world premiere (and other significant) performances of operas in Europe, the United States, Latin America and Russia. Entries offer details about key persons, arias, interesting facts, and date and location of each premiere. There is a biographical dictionary with 1,288 entries on historical and modern operatic singers, composers, librettists, and conductors. Fully indexed and with a bibliography.

Author : David Ewen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 759 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Opera
ISBN : 0854780335

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The New Encyclopedia of the Opera by David Ewen Pdf

Author : Ken Wlaschin
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015064933297

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Encyclopedia of American Opera by Ken Wlaschin Pdf

"This encyclopedia lists, describes and cross-references everything to do with American opera. The approximately 1750 entries range from ballad operas and composers of the 18th century to modern minimalists and video opera artists. Each opera entry consists of plot, history, premiere and cast, followed by a chronological listing of recordings, movies and videos"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Gustav Kobbé
Publisher : Putnam Adult
Page : 1432 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Operas
ISBN : UCAL:B4338031

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The Definitive Kobbé's Opera Book by Gustav Kobbé Pdf

Presents stories of more than 300 operas, with musical examples. Also gives dates, places, and casts of significant premieres and revivals of each work.

Author : Leslie Orrey,Gilbert Chase
Publisher : London : Pitman
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Opera
ISBN : 0273002376

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The Encyclopedia of Opera by Leslie Orrey,Gilbert Chase Pdf

Author : David Ewen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Encyclopedia of the Opera by David Ewen Pdf

Author : Giorgio Bagnoli
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Opera
ISBN : 9780671870423

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The La Scala Encyclopedia of the Opera by Giorgio Bagnoli Pdf

Covering a broad range of styles, this comprehensive volume includes entries for more than 450 operas that have been performed over the last four centuries. Organized from A to Z for easy reference, it's a complete guide that's certain to inform and entertain any opera buff. 500 photos.

Author : Ken Wlaschin
Publisher : New Haven : Yale University Press
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Music
ISBN : 0300102631

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Encyclopedia of Opera on Screen by Ken Wlaschin Pdf

“This wondrous encyclopedia is an invaluable boon to all movie and opera buffs. I shall be referring to it frequently to slake my curiosity and to settle bets.”--Tom Lehrer This bountiful book is a comprehensive guide to the thousands of films, DVDs, and videocassettes featuring operas and opera singers from 1896 to the present. From ABC Television to Franco Zeffirelli, the encyclopedia is a storehouse of fascinating information for film and opera aficionados and casual browsers alike. Find answers to such questions as: * What were the first operas filmed? * Why did they make silent films of operas? * Why was a pseudo-opera written for Citizen Kane? * What was the title of Maria Callas’s only film? Organized alphabetically with more than 1,900 fully cross-referenced entries, the book casts a wide net that covers not only expected topics--operas, operettas, zarzuelas, composers, singers, conductors, writers, and film directors--but also the unexpected and offbeat--animated opera, first operas on film, puppet opera films, silent films about opera, and many other lesser-known topics. Encyclopedia of Opera on Screen illuminates the many intersections between opera and film as never before.

Author : Demetres P. Tryphonopoulos,Stephen J. Adams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005-04-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313061431

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The Ezra Pound Encyclopedia by Demetres P. Tryphonopoulos,Stephen J. Adams Pdf

Ezra Pound forever changed the course of poetry. The author of a vast body of literature, his enormous range of references and use of multiple languages make him one of the most obscure authors and—because of his Fascism, anti-Semitism, and questionable sanity—one of the most controversial. This encyclopedia is a concise yet comprehensive guide to his life and writings. Included are more than 250 alphabetically arranged entries on such topics as Arabic history, Chinese translation, dance, Hilda Doolittle, Egyptian literature, Robert Frost, and Pound's publications. The entries are written by roughly 100 expert contributors and cite works for further reading. Ezra Pound forever changed the course of poetry. His vast body of poetry and critical works make him one of the 20th century's most prolific writers, and his influence has shaped later poets, great and small. His enormous range of references, deliberate obscurity, and use of multiple languages make him one of the most difficult authors and— because of his Fascism, anti-Semitism, and questionable sanity—one of the most controversial figures in American literary history. This encyclopedia is a concise yet comprehensive guide to his life and writings.

Author : Wayne Cottrell
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780578472430

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Top Popular Music of the Early 20th Century: 1900 - 1949 -- Rankings, Artists & Links by Wayne Cottrell Pdf

This book features by-decade rankings of music singles and albums, in six different genres, covering the first half of the 20th century. The decade of the 1890s is also included. The rankings pertain to U.S. music charts, wherein a typical week's chart would be based on sales, radio airplays, jukebox plays, and-or a combination of one or more of these. The genres include children's, classical, country, instrumental, popular, and rhythm & blues music. Short biographies on a selection of artists are located throughout the book. The artists index includes some vital statistics.