W.A. Mozart, Idomeneo by Julian Rushton (English) Paperback Book

Description: W.A. Mozart, Idomeneo by Julian Rushton Idomeneo, by common consent Mozart??'s greatest opera seria, is a rich synthesis of the dramatic potentialities of Italian opera seria, French trag??die lyrique, and recent German opera. It was composed for the finest orchestra in Germany and some excellent singers. Mozart??'s relish of the challenge and his problems with some performers and the bureaucracy are uniquely documented in his letters home and these form the basis of a vivid account of the genesis of the opera. A detailed synopsis relates the musical and dramatic action of the opera. Further chapters trace the historical development of its subject matter ???from myth to libretto??? and chart the opera??'s performance history, including a description of Richard Strauss??'s 1931 reworking. Later chapters consider the opera??'s general structure and the musical forms, and analyse passages of particular interest. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Idomeneo, by common consent Mozarts greatest opera seria, is a rich synthesis of the dramatic potentialities of Italian opera seria, French tragedie lyrique, and recent German opera. It was composed for the finest orchestra in Germany and some excellent singers. Mozarts relish of the challenge and his problems with some performers and the bureaucracy are uniquely documented in his letters home and these form the basis of a vivid account of the genesis of the opera. A detailed synopsis relates the musical and dramatic action of the opera. Further chapters trace the historical development of its subject matter from myth to libretto and chart the operas performance history, including a description of Richard Strausss 1931 reworking. Later chapters consider the operas general structure and the musical forms, and analyse passages of particular interest. Table of Contents General preface; List of illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Synopsis; 2. Genesis of an operone; 3. Madame Dorothea Wendling is arcicontentissima: the singers of Idomeneo; 4. The genre of Idomeneo; 5. From myth to libretto; 6. Idomeneo after Mozart; 7. General structure of Idomeneo; 8. Two soliloquies; 9. Colorito: aspects of musical language; 10. Tonality and motive; 11. Elettras first aria and the storm scene; 12. Critical conclusions; Notes; Select bibliography; Index. Promotional "Headline" This comprehensive guide charts the genesis of Idomeneo, based on the composers own accounts in his letters home. Description for Bookstore Idomeneo, Mozarts greatest opera seria, was composed for the finest orchestra in Germany and some excellent singers. This comprehensive guide charts the genesis of the opera, based on the composers own accounts in his letters home. Description for Library Idomeneo, Mozarts greatest opera seria, was composed for the finest orchestra in Germany and some excellent singers. This comprehensive guide charts the genesis of the opera, based on the composers own accounts in his letters home. Details ISBN0521437415 Pages 200 Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Opera Handbooks Language English ISBN-10 0521437415 ISBN-13 9780521437417 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 782.1 Illustrations Yes Year 1993 Publication Date 1993-06-30 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Author Julian Rushton Birth 1941 Short Title WA MOZART IDOMENEO DOI 10.1604/9780521437417 Audience College/Higher Education UK Release Date 1993-06-10 AU Release Date 1993-06-10 NZ Release Date 1993-06-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91368178;

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