The Birth of Opera

Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Clarendon Press, 1994

0198161301 / 9780198161301

  • Hardcover
  • Gebraucht
Alle Details anzeigen

Anbieter: killarneybooks, Inagh, Clare, Irlandkillarneybooks

Verkäufer/-in mit 5 Sternen

AbeBooks-Verkäufer/-in seit 20. April 2017

Artikel dieses Verkäufers ansehen
Hardcover

Zustand: Gebraucht - Gut

EUR 39,50

EUR 33,70 Versand 
Versand von Irland nach USA

Anzahl: 1 verfügbar

In den Warenkorb
Kostenlose Rückgaben innerhalb von 30 Tagen

Artikelbeschreibung vom Verkäufer

Hardcover, xiv + 266, NOT ex-library. Book is clean and bright with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Gentle handling wear only; a bit of rubbing to the boards' edges. Shelfworn dust jacket with rubbed tips of corners and creases to the edges, reinforced with stickers on the inside. -- This is a distinguished musicological study that traces the evolution of opera from its late 15th-century dramatic predecessors to its establishment as a distinct genre in the early 1600s. The work is noted for its interdisciplinary approach, connecting musical developments with the literary and cultural conventions of Renaissance Italy. The book moves beyond a simple chronological history to explain why opera adopted its specific formal ingredients. Literary Foundations: Sternfeld emphasizes the critical role of poets like Poliziano, Tasso, Guarini, and Rinuccini in shaping operatic structure. The Orpheus Myth: A central focus is the enduring appeal of the Orpheus legend, which Sternfeld explores from its roots in ancient Greece through its 17th-century realisations by Peri and Monteverdi, and even into modern versions by Stravinsky. Formal Conventions: The author examines how the genre solved dramatic problems, such as the requirement for a "happy ending" (the finale) and its necessary foil, the expressive solo lament. Evolution of the Intermedi: The text explores the intermedi - elaborate musical interludes performed between acts of plays - as the primary structural ancestors of early opera. Written by a leading musicologist and Reader in the History of Music at the University of Oxford, the book is considered a standard reference for scholars of early modern music. Scholarly Impact: According to Choice, scholars with a foundational knowledge of opera's origins will find this to be a study that offers "genuine enlightenment" regarding the importance of convention. Critical Evaluation: Reviewers in journals like Renaissance Quarterly and Music and Letters have noted that the work is a testament to Sternfeld's deep scholarship. It is praised for bridging the gap between the birth of the genre and its enduring essence, frequently relating early 17th-century innovations to later works by Gluck, Mozart, and Verdi.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 012949

Titel
The Birth of Opera
Autor
Frederick William Sternfeld
Verlag
Clarendon Press
Veröffentlichungsjahr
1994
Zustand
Very Good
Schutzumschlag
Good
Einband
Hardcover
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-10
0198161301
ISBN-13
9780198161301

killarneybooks

Inagh, Clare, Irland

Verkäufer/-in mit 5 Sternen

AbeBooks-Verkäufer/-in seit 20. April 2017

Versandkosten von Irland nach USA

Artikel6 bis 7 Werktage3 bis 4 Werktage
Erster ArtikelEUR 33,70EUR 38,00
Die Versandzeiten werden von den Verkäuferinnen und Verkäufern festgelegt. Sie variieren je nach Versanddienstleister und Standort. Sendungen, die den Zoll passieren, können Verzögerungen unterliegen. Eventuell anfallende Abgaben oder Gebühren sind von der Käuferin bzw. dem Käufer zu tragen. Die Verkäuferin bzw. der Verkäufer kann Sie bezüglich zusätzlicher Versandkosten kontaktieren, um einen möglichen Anstieg der Versandkosten für Ihre Artikel auszugleichen.

Zahlungsarten

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Carte Bleue
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Banküberweisung
  • PayPal

Shop-Beschreibung

All U.S.-bound orders are now shipped with UPS for reliable delivery. Additional customs or import fees are highly unlikely; however, please note buyers remain responsible for any duties or taxes that U.S. Customs may assess. -- Killarneybooks is a family-run bookshop based in the Republic of Ireland. We take pride in accurate listings, careful packaging, and prompt service - most orders ship within 24 hours. All books listed are in stock and ready for immediate dispatch - we are not dropshippers. Inquiries always welcome.

Spezialisierung

professional, academic, non-fiction