Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. "The Opera: A Sketch of the Development of Opera" offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of one of the world's most complex and celebrated art forms. Authored by the noted music critic R. A. Streatfeild, this guide traces the history of opera from its experimental beginnings in the late Renaissance through its various transformations across Europe, culminating in the major works of the early 20th century.The work provides detailed analyses of the technical and stylistic shifts that shaped the genre, highlighting the contributions of masters such as Monteverdi, Gluck, Mozart, Wagner, and Verdi. Beyond its historical narrative, "The Opera" serves as an invaluable reference, providing full descriptions and plot summaries for the works in the modern repertory. Streatfeild's prose balances scholarly insight with accessible commentary, making it an essential resource for both seasoned opera-goers and newcomers to the lyric stage. Readers will find deep dives into the thematic structures of legendary compositions, as well as an examination of the social and cultural forces that influenced operatic production. This study remains a significant contribution to musical literature, capturing the grandeur and dramatic intensity of the operatic tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781025879819

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The Opera : A Sketch of the Development of Opera: With Full Descriptions of All Works in the Modern Repertory

R A Streatfeild

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Opera: A Sketch of the Development of Opera' offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of one of the world's most complex and celebrated art forms. Authored by the noted music critic R. A. Streatfeild, this guide traces the history of opera from its experimental beginnings in the late Renaissance through its various transformations across Europe, culminating in the major works of the early 20th century.The work provides detailed analyses of the technical and stylistic shifts that shaped the genre, highlighting the contributions of masters such as Monteverdi, Gluck, Mozart, Wagner, and Verdi. Beyond its historical narrative, 'The Opera' serves as an invaluable reference, providing full descriptions and plot summaries for the works in the modern repertory. Streatfeild's prose balances scholarly insight with accessible commentary, making it an essential resource for both seasoned opera-goers and newcomers to the lyric stage. Readers will find deep dives into the thematic structures of legendary compositions, as well as an examination of the social and cultural forces that influenced operatic production. This study remains a significant contribution to musical literature, capturing the grandeur and dramatic intensity of the operatic tradition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781025879819

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