The Most Beautiful Opera Houses In The World

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Music
ISBN : 1419709615

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The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World by Anonim Pdf

Opera houses--temples to the art of Mozart, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, and more--have been created by some of the most talented architects and designers of their generations, inspiring centuries of veneration from audiences, filled with royalty and commoners alike. In this sumptuous book, photographer Guillaume de Laubier and journalist Antoine Pecqueur explore more than 25 of the world's most beautiful opera houses, from Tokyo to Covent Garden, from Oslo to Chicago, from Milan to New York. The buildings are described in their historical contexts, while stunning photography reveals the theaters' most captivating spaces. In addition to offering sweeping views of ornate auditoriums and facades, the book opens doors normally closed to the public, entering the artists' dressing rooms, rehearsal halls, scenery workshops, and more, presenting a wide-ranging and compelling look into a spectacular world. Praise for The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World: "Performance spaces take the spotlight in The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World and you don't need to be a music buff to appreciate their range. The photographs by Guillaume de Laubier capture 32 theaters across the globe in rich detail . . . Who knew empty stages made for such good theater?" --Wall Street Journal "With the growing popularity of massive arenas, it is often difficult to think back to a time when going out for a night of music was synonymous with elegance. But a new book has rediscovered the high art of these exquisite theater spaces. The Most Beautiful Opera Houses in the World contains hundreds of photographs showing the exteriors and auditoriums of these cultural treasures--and is a reminder why these architectural wonders are worth a visit." --FOXNews.com

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Arbon Publishing Pty Limited
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Music-halls
ISBN : 0987282018

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Great, Grand and Famous Opera Houses by Anonim Pdf

Great, Grand & Famous Opera Houses takes its readers on a tour of the world's most beautiful opera venues, from exquisite gems of early theatre design such as the Ope! Royal in Versailles and the Slottsteater at Drottingholm, Sweden, to extravagant Belle Ooque halls such as the Palais Garnier in Paris and Vienna's Staatsoper, and modern masterpieces including the iconic Sydney Opera House and Valencia's spectacular Palau de les Artes Reina Sofia. Graced by stunning photography, each opera house profile provides an engaging guided tour of the building's architectural features and interior design and goes behind the scenes to reveal colourful stories of the patrons, impresarios and stars whose larger-than-life personalities, tempestuous relationships and outrageous behaviour at times surpassed the melodrama on stage. Chapter introductions trace the broad history of opera in different parts of the world and fascinating feature spreads turn the spotlight on key figures and aspects of production ranging from singers, composers and conductors to stage machinery and costume design. Sumptuous, entertaining and inspiring, Great, Grand and Famous Opera Houses will delight not only opera lovers and connoisseurs of architecture, but all those intrigued by the history of music, art and culture.

Author : Thierry Beauvert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UCSD:31822025585381

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Opera Houses of the World by Thierry Beauvert Pdf

Renaissance Europe, with its humanistic impulse, may have brought the cathedral-building Middle Ages to an end, but it rechanneled the religious fervor of the old era into a new cult, the cult of opera, whose grandiose rites demanded theatres as monumental and as prominently placed as any cathedral ever built. In Opera Houses of the World the musicologist Thierry Beauvert narrates in text and glorious image alike, the story of those fabulous buildings - the princes of the blood or of commerce who commissioned them, the architects who designed and decorated them, the composers who wrote for them, the golden-voiced singers who performed on their stages, and even the audiences who still attend performances like worshippers in sacred temples.

Author : John Allison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Opera
ISBN : UVA:X006130523

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Great Opera Houses of the World by John Allison Pdf

Author : Dominic Connolly
Publisher : Amber Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 1838861653

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Amazing Theaters of the World by Dominic Connolly Pdf

Illustrated with stunning photographs, Amazing Theaters of the World includes more than 150 of the most stunning theaters and opera houses around the globe, such as the Delacorte Theater in NYC, Oslo Opera House in Norway, and Teatro di San Carlo in Italy. The theater comes in many forms. Originating in the more rigid and repeated (but no less attractive) designs of Greek and Roman theaters, the buildings that now house our shared cultural output boast some of the finest, most creative structures in the world. Whether they are huge and cathedral-like or modest, concrete and futuristic, or neo-Renaissance, the physical constructions themselves capture the ambition of the arts performed within. With chapters organized by continent and featuring theaters and opera houses--and any space devoted to the performing arts--from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe and Australasia, Amazing Theaters of the World includes modern masterpieces and ancient remains, art deco delights and Baroque classics, taking in centuries of theater building. Both the exterior and the interior of buildings are examined, with behind-the-scenes shots of dressing rooms and a look at the mechanics of putting on a show. In so doing, we catch a glimpse of how the performing arts and their homes have evolved over time.

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781786716705

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Insight Guides City Guide Venice (Travel Guide eBook) by Insight Guides Pdf

Venice is one of the world's most magical and unique destinations, a city where life is lived on the water and getting lost is all part of the fun. Inside Insight City Guide Venice: A fully-overhauled edition by our expert Venice author. Stunning photography that brings this breathtaking city and its people to life. Highlights of the city's top attractions, from the frenzy of Piazza San Marco to the picturesque backstreets and canals less trodden by mass tourism. Descriptive area-by-area accounts cover the whole city from the the church-heavy Zattere district to the backwaters of Dorsoduro. A comprehensive Travel Tips section includes all the practical information you will need for your trip, including getting around on the canals and cultural activities. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Author : Anthony Gishford
Publisher : Penguin Putnam
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015007931986

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Grand Opera by Anthony Gishford Pdf

"Anthony Gishford has collaborated with five other distinguished writers on opera, Harold Rosenthal, Tony Mayer, Horst Koegler, Patrick Carnegy and Richard Comyns Carr, to record the many widespread artistic achievements which this extravagant medium has inspired over the centuries. The text is written with a dry humor which, while not hesitating to poke fun at the pomopous targets of the opera world, never forgets that this is an art form which inspires passionate devotion as well as uncomprehending dismay. The book is divided into twelve national sections and within each of these the individual opera houses are separately treated. There has never, until now, been a book which attempted to explore this subject with such wide scope. Illustrations of the architecture, of historic performances, of programs, prints and all the lore of the operatic stage make the book a vivid contribution to this branch of theater history." --

Author : John Louis DiGaetani
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780786495191

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An Invitation to the Opera, Revised Edition by John Louis DiGaetani Pdf

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.

Author : William Berger
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2002-02-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781101221174

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NPR The Curious Listener's Guide to Opera by William Berger Pdf

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

Author : Ruth Breckman
Publisher : New Generation Publishing
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 184748249X

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Selected Opera Houses for Everyone Around the World by Ruth Breckman Pdf

From London to Sydney via Chicago, Prague and many more, this easy-to-use guide provides a virtual round-the-world trip that explores some of the world's greatest opera houses and their heritage. The Royal Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, Metropolitan Opera House and, of course, Sydney's famous 'oyster shell' design all feature alongside other less well-known but equally fantastic venues. Ruth Breckman presents the history of these magnificent structures and the details of the many acts that have been or may be found at each one, ultimately proving that far from being an elitist pastime, opera is one enjoyed by people from around the world.

Author : David Leventi,Marvin Heiferman
Publisher : Damiani Limited
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Music
ISBN : 8862083971

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Opera by David Leventi,Marvin Heiferman Pdf

In this collection, photographer David Leventi records the interiors of more than 40 opera houses spanning four centuries and four continents

Author : Karyl Charna Lynn
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781461706786

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Italian Opera Houses and Festivals by Karyl Charna Lynn Pdf

Italian Opera in the 18th and 19th centuries was an experience unequaled anywhere else in the world. The unique emotion, flavor, and passion that existed have yet to be attained in any other country. Opera houses in Italy are the birthplace of this great art form. They represent its beauty and richness. More than just concrete, stone, glass, and wood, they are alive, each with a character and history of its own. This work recreates the social, political, architectural, and performance histories of each house by including eyewitness accounts from Italian newspapers, journals, and books of the time. It covers more than 50 Italian opera houses and festivals, organized by their city of origin and geographic region. Each chapter is a journey back in time, beginning with the first theaters and performances in the city and concluding with an architectural description of the principal theater and a practical information guide for visitors (including hotel recommendations). The operatic activities of the main theater, including inaugurations, important performances, and world premieres, are also covered. A photospread, along with brief descriptions of opera-related sites, including the birthplaces, dwellings, and museums of Italy's greatest composers, give an even more complete portrait of the art.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : New York (N.Y.)
ISBN : CORNELL:31924065973343

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The Tammany Times by Anonim Pdf

Author : T Turner
Publisher : T Turner
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Budapest Travel Guide 2024 by T Turner Pdf

Turner Travel Guides are the most up-to-date, reliable and complete city guides available. Travelers will find everything they need for an unforgettable visit, presented in a convenient and easy-to-use format. Each guide includes quick information on planning a visit, navigating the city, experiencing the local culture, exploring the beauty of the city and more! Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. Budapest, city, capital of Hungary, and seat of Pest megye (county). The city is the political, administrative, industrial, and commercial centre of Hungary. The site has been continuously settled since prehistoric times and is now the home of about one-fifth of the country’s population.

Author : Christopher Curtis Mead
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015021633055

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Charles Garnier's Paris Opéra by Christopher Curtis Mead Pdf

By making systematic use of the mostly unpublished Opera Archive, Mead fills in the missing links to previous investigations and unlocks the significance of this seminal masterpiece.