The opera of the twentieth century a passionate art in transition

• Main Author: Schoell, William
• Format: Unknown
• Published: Jefferson, McFarland c2006
• Subjects: Opera > 20th century
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"Beginning with a thorough introduction to the history of operatic forms and transformation, this book presents a comprehensive discussion of 20th century opera, giving ear to many composers and many styles. The discussion is structured chronologically and directed at exploring this complex div...

Table of Contents:

• Giacomo Puccini, genius of melody
• Pietro Mascagni, prince of passion
• Sex and violence : Italy, 1900-1950
• The passion of zarzuela : Spain, South American, Cuba, 1900-1950
• Elegance and romance : France, 1900-1950
• Wagner's heir : Richard Strauss
• The final chords of romanticism : Germany, Austria, 1900-1950
• Sound, fury, significance : Russia, 1900-1950
• Jan[a]cek and other Europeans, 1900-1950
• (Mostly) gentlemen at work : United Kingdom, 1900-1950
• The musical theater of opera : United States, 1900-1950
• The bright lights of opera : United States, 1950-1959
• A mixed bag : United States, 1960-1990
• Kitchen sink international : Europe, 1951-1990
• Old music, new bottles : United Kingdom, 1951-1990
• The final decade, and the future : United States and the world, 1990-21st century.