Romantic World of Puccini

A New Critical Appraisal of the Operas

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Giacomo Puccini, composer of some of the world's most popular operas, including La Boheme, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly, was also a highly literary person who based his librettos on existing works of literature. This work explores that literary inheritance in an effort to enhance the listener's appreciation of the operatic experience. The author argues that the majority of Puccini's operas compose a grand cycle that finds its roots in the romance genre of 12th century France, serving to celebrate the strong, independent heroine. Via a close examination of the source works, the librettos, and the scores, this book offers fresh perspective on Puccini's legacy.

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Utgivningsdatum2009-07-31
Mått178 x 254 x 16 mm
Vikt535 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor308
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786444823

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Table of ContentsPreface PART1. Genre 2. The World of the Rose Cycle 3. The Dramatic Influences of Wagner and the Conclusion of the Rose Cycle PART4. Le Villi 5. Manon Lescaut 6. La Bohème 7. Tosca 8. Madama Butterfly 9. La Fanciulla del West 10. La Rondine 11. Il Tabarro 12. Suor Angelica 13. Turandot 14. The Trouble with Turandot, and How to Fix It 15. Conclusion Appendix: The Operas of Giacomo Puccini Chapter Notes Bibliography Index