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Opera is often regarded as the pinnacle of high art. A "Western" genre with global reach, it is where music and drama come together in unique ways, supported by stellar singers and spectacular scenic effects. Yet it is also patently absurd why should anyone break into song on the dramatic stage? and shrouded in mystique. In this engaging and entertaining guide, renowned music scholar Tim Carter unravels its many layers to offer a thorough introduction to Italian opera from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries.Eschewing the technical musical detail that all too often dominates writing on opera, Carter begins instead where the composers themselves did: with the text. Walking readers through the relationship between music and poetry that lies at the heart of any opera, Carter then offers explorations of five of the most enduring and emblematic Italian operas: Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea; Handel's Julius Caesar in Egypt; Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro; Verdi's Rigoletto; and Puccini's La Bohme. Shedding light on the creative collusions and collisions involved in bringing opera to the stage, the various, and varying, demands of the text and music, and the nature of its musical drama, Carter also shows how Italian opera has developed over the course of music history. Complete with synopses, cast lists, and suggested further reading for each work discussed, Understanding Italian Opera is a mustread for anyone with an interest in and love for this glorious art.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding Italian Opera'? A: 'Understanding Italian Opera' primarily focuses on the relationship between music and text in Italian opera, providing a thorough introduction to the genre from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Understanding Italian Opera'? A: The author of 'Understanding Italian Opera' is Tim Carter, a renowned music scholar.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Understanding Italian Opera' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Understanding Italian Opera' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'Understanding Italian Opera' was published on October 16, 2015.
- Q: Is 'Understanding Italian Opera' suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Understanding Italian Opera' is designed for readers with an interest in opera, making it suitable for both beginners and those with some prior knowledge.
- Q: Does the book include summaries of operas? A: Yes, 'Understanding Italian Opera' includes synopses and cast lists for the operas discussed.
- Q: What are some operas covered in the book? A: 'Understanding Italian Opera' explores five enduring Italian operas: Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, Handel's Julius Caesar in Egypt, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, Verdi's Rigoletto, and Puccini's La Bohème.
- Q: Is there any suggested further reading provided in the book? A: Yes, the book offers suggested further reading for each opera discussed, enhancing the reader's understanding.
- Q: What genre does 'Understanding Italian Opera' fall under? A: 'Understanding Italian Opera' falls under the genre of opera and music literature.