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A History Of Opera,New
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A Bold, Engaging Exploration Of Operas Fundamental Nature And Enduring Appeal, From The Sixteenth Century To The Present. A History Of Opera, The First New, Fulllength, Singlevolume History Of Opera For More Than A Generation, Provokes Indepth Discussions Of Many Works By The Greatest Opera Composers, From Monteverdi, Handel, And Mozart To Verdi And Wagner, To Strauss, Puccini, Berg, And Britten. There Are Lively Discussions Of Operas Social, Political, And Literary Backgrounds, Its Economic Cicumstances, And The Almost Continual Polemics That Have Accompanied Its Development Through The Centuries. Central To The Book Is An Exploration Of The Tensionsbetween Words And Music, Character And Singerthat Have Always Sustained And Enlivened Opera. In A Polemical Final Chapter, Carolyn Abbate And Roger Parker Examine The Problems That Opera Has Faced In The Last Half Century, When New Worksonce Operas Lifebloodhave Shrunk To A Tiny Minority And Have Largely Failed To Find A Permanent Place In The Repertoire.Yet The Books Message Is One Of Celebration. Even If The Majority Of Operas Most Popular And Enduring Works Were Written In What Is Now A Remote European Past And In Circumstances Very Different From Our Own, And Even If The Viability Of Contemporary Opera Is Ever More In Question, Opera As An Art Form Remains Extraordinarily Buoyant And Challenging. It Continues To Transform People Physically, Emotionally, And Intellectually, And To Articulate Human Experience In Ways No Other Art Form Can Match. 24 Pages Of Illustrations, Including Fourcolor
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A History of Opera'? A: 'A History of Opera' explores the fundamental nature and enduring appeal of opera from the sixteenth century to the present, discussing major works and composers while examining the social, political, and economic contexts of opera.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Carolyn Abbate and Roger Parker, both of whom provide in-depth analyses of opera's development and significance.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'A History of Opera'? A: 'A History of Opera' was published on November 26, 2012.
- Q: Is 'A History of Opera' a hardcover edition? A: Yes, this book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'A History of Opera' contain? A: 'A History of Opera' contains a total of 624 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in excellent condition.
- Q: Does 'A History of Opera' include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features 24 pages of illustrations, including some in full color.
- Q: What topics does 'A History of Opera' cover? A: The book covers various topics including discussions on opera's greatest composers, its historical context, and the challenges faced by contemporary opera.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to opera? A: Yes, 'A History of Opera' is designed to engage both newcomers and seasoned opera enthusiasts with its accessible exploration of the art form.
- Q: What makes 'A History of Opera' unique? A: 'A History of Opera' is notable for being the first full-length, single-volume history of opera in over a generation, providing a comprehensive yet engaging narrative.