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This study seeks to explore the role and significance of aria insertion, the practice that allowed singers to introduce music of their own choice into productions of Italian operas. Each chapter investigates the art of aria insertion during the nineteenth century from varying perspectives, beginning with an overview of the changing fortunes of the practice, followed by explorations of individual prima donnas and their relationship with particular insertion arias: Carolina Unghers difficulties in finding a perfect aria to introduce into Donizettis Marino Faliero; Guiditta Pastas performance of an aria from Pacinis Niobe in a variety of operas, and the subsequent fortunes of that particular aria; Maria Malibrans interpolation of Vaccais final scene from Giulietta e Romeo in place of Bellinis original setting in his I Capuleti e i Montecchi; and Adelina Pattis miniconcerts in the lesson scene of Il barbiere di Siviglia.The final chapter provides a treatment of a short story, Memoir of a Song, narrated by none other than an insertion aria itself, and the volume concludes with an appendix containing the first modern edition of this short story, a narrative that has lain utterly forgotten since its publication in 1849. This book covers a wide variety of material that will be of interest to opera scholars and opera lovers alike, touching on the fluidity of the operatic work, on the reception of the singers, and on the shifting and hardening aesthetics of music criticism through the period.
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As a music enthusiast, I found 'Arias Prima Donnas and the Authority of Performance' to be enlightening! The detailed exploration of historical performances is captivating. I loved how the author connects music with cultural contexts. Definitely a book for anyone passionate about classical music!
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Marta Johnson
A Fascinating Dive into Performance
As a music enthusiast, I found 'Arias Prima Donnas and the Authority of Performance' to be enlightening! The detailed exploration of historical performances is captivating. I loved how the author connects music with cultural contexts. Definitely a book for anyone passionate about classical music!
M
Marta Johnson
A Fascinating Dive into Performance
As a music enthusiast, I found 'Arias Prima Donnas and the Authority of Performance' to be enlightening! The detailed exploration of historical performances is captivating. I loved how the author connects music with cultural contexts. Definitely a book for anyone passionate about classical music!
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Emily Chen
Not What I Expected
I thought this would focus more on specific performances, but it’s more theory-driven than I anticipated. While the content is well-researched, I found it a bit dry at times. Maybe better suited for music scholars than casual readers.
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Emily Chen
Not What I Expected
I thought this would focus more on specific performances, but it’s more theory-driven than I anticipated. While the content is well-researched, I found it a bit dry at times. Maybe better suited for music scholars than casual readers.
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