| First Nights at the Opera Contributor(s): Kelly, Thomas Forrest (Author) |
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ISBN: 0300115261 ISBN-13: 9780300115260 Publisher: Yale University Press OUR PRICE: $29.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2006 Annotation: A renowned music scholar narrates the social history of European opera during its golden age in the 18th and 19th centuries by taking readers behind the scenes at the premiere performances of five extraordinary and influential operas. 88 illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Opera - Music | History & Criticism - General - History | Europe - General |
| Dewey: 782.109 |
| LCCN: 2004006932 |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.76" W x 9.76" (1.63 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A behind-the-scenes look at the premieres of five extraordinary operas What was it like at the opening night of Mozart's Don Giovanni or Wagner's Das Rheingold? This glittering introduction to the world of opera takes us behind the scenes during premiere performances of five extraordinary operas. "A rare and wonderful cultural history."--Philip Kennicott, Washington Post "An absorbing tangle of minutiae about performing circumstances, personalities, conventions, expectations, critical responses, gossip. . . . This book is readable. Addictively."--Michael White, Opera Now "This thoroughly enjoyable and informative book will delight all opera lovers; highly recommended."--Library Journal |