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Author : Royal Opera House
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781783194551
Explore the Royal Opera House, its history, performance, architecture and backstage.
Author : Richard Strauss,English National Opera,Royal Opera House (London, England)
Publisher : Calder Publications Limited
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Electra (Greek mythology)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105042517206
English National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original. Richard Strauss, already known for his wonderful orchestral tone-poems, projected his genius at the turn of the twentieth century to opera, and this Guide contains the texts and introductions to his first two masterpieces in what was, for him, a new genre. Despite obvious similarities--both operas consist of one Act, centred upon one female title role--the articles included here reveal that the operas are really quite different in subject and treatment. Salome, based on Oscar Wilde's notorious play, has a kaleidoscopic range of orchestral colour and a lurid climax in "The Dance of the Seven Veils"--an episode which has challenged generations of sopranos to dance as well as sing. Elektra was derived from the tragedies of the Ancient Greeks by the Austrian poet Hugo von Hofmannsthal, and is the first of his many collaborations with Strauss. It is also a study in neurosis, ripe for Jungian comparative analysis.
Author : Royal Opera House (London, England),Noël Goodwin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0950212342
Author : John Lazarus
Publisher : Hall Reference Books
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:39015019623936
This book examines 200 of the most regularly performed operas. Brief composer biographies are followed by opera entries, which include plot summaries, performance histories, notes on the derivation of the theme, suggestions for further reading, and selected discographies.
Author : Colin Thubron
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : OCLC:468365939
Author : Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel,Jill Nunes Jensen
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1013 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780190871499
"Nearly four hundred and fifty years in, ballet still resonates-though the stages have become international, and the dancers, athletes far removed from noble amateurs. While vibrations from the form's beginnings clearly resound, much has transformed. Nowadays ballet dancers aspire to work across disciplines with choreographers who value a myriad of abilities. Dance theorists and historians make known possibilities and polemics in lieu of notating dances verbatim, and critics do the daily work of recording performance histories and interviewing artists. Ideas circulate, questions arise, and discussions about how to resist ballet's outmoded traditions take precedence. In the dance community, calls for innovation have defined palpable shifts in ballet's direction and resultantly we have arrived at a new moment in its history that is unquestionably recognized as a genre onto its own: Contemporary Ballet. An aspect of this recent discipline is that its dancemakers, more often than not, seek to reorient the viewer by celebrating what could be deemed vulnerabilities, re-construing ideals of perfection, problematizing the marginalized/mainstream dichotomy, bringing audiences closer in to observe, and letting the art become an experience rather than a distant object preciously guarded out of reach. Hence, the practice of ballet is moving to become a less-mediated and more active process in many circumstances. Performers and audiences alike are challenged, and while convention is still omnipresent, choices are being made. For some, this approach has been drawn on for decades, and for others it signifies a changing of the guard, yet however we arrive there, the conclusion is the same: Contemporary Ballet is not a style. That is to say, it is not a trend, phase, or fashionable term that will fade, rather it is a clear period in ballet's time deserved of investigation. And it is into this moment that we enter"--
Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Culture, Media, and Sport Committee,Media and Sport Culture Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0102066981
Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781786716668
England's wealth of history and culture will fascinate any visitor. Be inspired to visit by the new edition of Insight Guide England, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this rich and varied country. Inside Insight Guide England: A fully-overhauled edition by our expert regional authors. Stunning, specially-commissioned new photography that brings this scenic country and its people to life. Highlights of the country's top attractions, including its ancient monuments, castles, stately homes and world-class museums in our Best of England. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole country from its dynamic capital London to the beauty of the West Country and the Lake District, and the historic cities of Oxford, Bath and York. 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 : Helen M. Greenwald
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 1217 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780195335538
Fifty of the world's most respected scholars cast opera as a fluid entity that continuously reinvents itself in a reflection of its patrons, audience, and creators.
Author : Ruth Towse
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857930576
The second edition of this widely acclaimed and extensively cited collection of original contributions by specialist authors reflects changes in the field of cultural economics over the last eight years. Thoroughly revised chapters alongside new topics and contributors bring the Handbook up-to-date, taking into account new research, literature and the impact of new technologies in the creative industries. The book covers a range of topics encompassing the creative industries as well as the economics of the arts and culture, and includes chapters on: economics of art (including auctions, markets, prices, anthropology), artists' labour markets, creativity and the creative economy, cultural districts, cultural value, globalization and international trade, the internet, media economics, museums, non-profit organisations, opera, performance indicators, performing arts, publishing, regulation, tax expenditures, and welfare economics.
Author : Richard Andrews,Erik Borg,Stephen Boyd Davis,Myrrh Domingo,Jude England
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-26
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781473971813
This handbook sets out the processes and products of ′digital′ research. It is a theoretical and practical guide on how to undertake and navigate advanced research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Topics covered include: - how to make research more accessible - the use of search engines and other sources to determine the scope of work - research training for students - what will theses, dissertations and research reports look like in ten years′ time? - the storing and archiving of such research - ethics and methodologies in the field - intercultural issues The editors focus on advances in arts and practice-based doctorates, and their application in other fields and disciplines. The contributions chart new territory for universities, research project directors, supervisors and research students regarding the nature and format of Masters and doctoral work, as well as research projects. This handbook is an essential reference for researchers, supervisors and administrators on how to conduct and evaluate research projects in a digital and multimodal age. Richard Andrews is Professor in English, Faculty of Children and Learning, Institute of Education. Erik Borg is a Senior Lecturer at Coventry University′s Centre for Academic Writing. Stephen Boyd Davis is Research Leader in the School of Design, Royal College of Art. Myrrh Domingo is Visiting Assistant Professor in English Education and Literacy Education at New York University. Jude England is Head of Social Sciences at the British Library.
Author : Cormac Newark,William Weber
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780197510551
Opera has always been a vital and complex mixture of commercial and aesthetic concerns, of bourgeois politics and elite privilege. In its long heyday in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, it came to occupy a special place not only among the arts but in urban planning, too this is, perhaps surprisingly, often still the case. The Oxford Handbook of the Operatic Canon examines how opera has become the concrete edifice it was never meant to be, by tracing its evolution from a market entirely driven by novelty to one of the most canonic art forms still in existence. Throughout the book, a lively assembly of musicologists, historians, and industry professionals tackle key questions of opera's past, present, and future. Why did its canon evolve so differently from that of concert music? Why do its top ten titles, all more than a century old, now account for nearly a quarter of all performances worldwide? Why is this system of production becoming still more top-heavy, even while the repertory seemingly expands, notably to include early music? Topics range from the seventeenth century to the present day, from Russia to England and continental Europe to the Americas. To reflect the contested nature of many of them, each is addressed in paired chapters. These complement each other in different ways: by treating the same geographical location in different periods, by providing different national or regional perspectives on the same period, or by thinking through similar conceptual issues in contrasting or changing contexts. Posing its questions in fresh, provocative terms, The Oxford Handbook of the Operatic Canon challenges scholarly assumptions in music and cultural history, and reinvigorates the dialogue with an industry that is, despite everything, still growing.
Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781780057361
One of the most exciting and dynamic world cities, London is an extraordinary megalopolis, packed with both historic and cutting-edge attractions. Whether you want to view the city from the London Eye, explore its many parks or browse the Sunday markets, Insight City Guide London will make sure you have the quintessential London experience. Features by local writers delve into topics including royalty, shopping and Parliament, while evocative accounts of the city's districts bring London to life, from buzzy Soho and the South Bank's theatrical landmarks to Kensington's great museums and the vibrant East End. Full-colour photography and maps help you navigate with ease and our detailed Travel Tips give you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best and most authentic hotels and restaurants.
Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Culture, Media, and Sport Committee,Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons,Media and Sport Culture Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0102063982
Royal Opera House
Author : Robert Gordon
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780195391374
This handbook presents a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim's oeuvre. Chapters come from a remarkably wide range of disciplines as they offer new insights into Sondheim's work not only for the stage, but also for film and television, describing in full how Sondheim has re-shaped American musical theater.
