Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre

Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 188
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ISBN-10 : 9781040127568
ISBN-13 : 1040127568
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Book Synopsis Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre by : Jeffrey Langford

Download or read book Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre written by Jeffrey Langford and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre offers an accessible and chronological survey of opera. Beginning in the 16th century, each chapter hones its focus on a representative opera and composer, and provides discussion on historical and political context. With further reading lists, key term definitions, and composer biographies to support learning, this book covers the fundamental elements of the genre, including: subject matter, musical structure, aria and ensemble forms, singing styles, orchestra, and the structure of the libretto. The book will also help readers develop an appreciation of opera as a form of musical entertainment, which, despite seemingly insurmountable financial, philosophical, and artistic hurdles, has overcome the “impossible” to become one of the most popular and thrilling types of music heard on stage today. Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre is an approachable undergraduate textbook for students of opera and survey courses.


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