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Saint Cecilia in the Renaissance

The Emergence of a Musical Icon

by John A. Rice ...

"A rich journey . . . of an early Christian martyr turned into a musical icon for the emerging religious and institutional landscape of early modern Europe." ―Stefano Mengozzi, University of MichiganUntil the fifteenth century, Saint Cecilia was not connected with music. She was perceived as one of many virgin martyrs, with no obvious musical skills or interests. During the next two centuries, ... Read more

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"A rich journey . . . of an early Christian martyr turned into a musical icon for the emerging religious and institutional landscape of early modern Europe." ―Stefano Mengozzi, University of MichiganUntil the fifteenth century, Saint Cecilia was not connected with music. She was perceived as one of many virgin martyrs, with no obvious musical skills or interests. During the next two centuries,
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Essays on Opera, 1750-1800

Edited by John A. Rice ...

Series series The Ashgate Library of Essays in Opera Studies
The study of opera in the second half of the eighteenth century has flourished during the last several decades, and our knowledge of the operas written during that period and of their aesthetic, social, and political context has vastly increased. This volume explores opera and operatic life of the years 1750-1800 through a selection of articles intended to represent the last few decades of ... Read more

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The study of opera in the second half of the eighteenth century has flourished during the last several decades, and our knowledge of the operas written during that period and of their aesthetic, social, and political context has vastly increased. This volume explores opera and operatic life of the years 1750-1800 through a selection of articles intended to represent the last few decades of
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Libretti di opere di Verdi

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Questo file include: Aida, Alzira, Aroldo, Attila, Don Carlo, Ernani, Falstaff, Giovanni d'Arco, I Due Foscari, I Lombardi alla prima crociata, I Masnadieri, I Vespri Sciliani, Il Corsaro, Il Trovatore, La Battaglia de Legnano, La Forza di Destino, La Traviata, Luisa Miller, Macbeth, Nabucco, Oberto, Otello, Rigoletto, Simon Boccanegra, Stiffelio, Un Ballo in Maschera e Un Giorno di Regno. Secondo ... Read more

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Questo file include: Aida, Alzira, Aroldo, Attila, Don Carlo, Ernani, Falstaff, Giovanni d'Arco, I Due Foscari, I Lombardi alla prima crociata, I Masnadieri, I Vespri Sciliani, Il Corsaro, Il Trovatore, La Battaglia de Legnano, La Forza di Destino, La Traviata, Luisa Miller, Macbeth, Nabucco, Oberto, Otello, Rigoletto, Simon Boccanegra, Stiffelio, Un Ballo in Maschera e Un Giorno di Regno. Secondo
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Paul Clifford — Complete

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by Edward Bulwer Lytton Baron Lytton, Ian Page ...

In "Paul Clifford '— Complete," Edward Bulwer Lytton intricately weaves a tale that delves into the moral quandaries of crime, society, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, the novel chronicles the life of Paul Clifford, the son of a nobleman turned highwayman, exploring themes of social class, justice, and the inherent duality of human nature. Lytton's prose is ... Read more

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In "Paul Clifford '— Complete," Edward Bulwer Lytton intricately weaves a tale that delves into the moral quandaries of crime, society, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, the novel chronicles the life of Paul Clifford, the son of a nobleman turned highwayman, exploring themes of social class, justice, and the inherent duality of human nature. Lytton's prose is
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How To Train Your Own Voice For Singing

by Silvio Famularo ...

For most of my life I've wanted to be a top rate tenor. As a young man it was my dream to be singing in the great opera houses of the world. I always believed it was my destiny and that I had it in me to achieve my dream. But obviously my dream didn't eventuate. However, I still believe it would have been possible to achieve that goal if I had known as much about singing when I was younger as I do ... Read more

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For most of my life I've wanted to be a top rate tenor. As a young man it was my dream to be singing in the great opera houses of the world. I always believed it was my destiny and that I had it in me to achieve my dream. But obviously my dream didn't eventuate. However, I still believe it would have been possible to achieve that goal if I had known as much about singing when I was younger as I do
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Great Operas

A Guide to Twenty-Five of the World's Finest Musical Experiences

by Michael Steen ...

Series series Great Operas
With four famous operas each from Mozart, Verdi and Puccini, and two each from Rossini and Donizetti, there is a feast of information. Here are short guides to The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni; to the splendour of Aïda, the heart-breaking La Traviata; the drama of Tosca. The range is very broad. There is Wagner's great love story Tristan und Isolde; there is Johann Strauss's light comedy ... Read more

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With four famous operas each from Mozart, Verdi and Puccini, and two each from Rossini and Donizetti, there is a feast of information. Here are short guides to The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni; to the splendour of Aïda, the heart-breaking La Traviata; the drama of Tosca. The range is very broad. There is Wagner's great love story Tristan und Isolde; there is Johann Strauss's light comedy
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Mozart's The Magic Flute

A Short Guide to a Great Opera

by Michael Steen ...

Series series Great Operas
Even Salieri, the notorious villain of Peter Shaffer's drama Amadeus, admired Mozart's comic opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), which was premièred in Vienna a few weeks before Mozart's death in December 1791. Though sometimes enjoyed as a children's opera, this is not a pantomime: rooted in Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason, it promotes the ideals of progress, virtue, ... Read more

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Even Salieri, the notorious villain of Peter Shaffer's drama Amadeus, admired Mozart's comic opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), which was premièred in Vienna a few weeks before Mozart's death in December 1791. Though sometimes enjoyed as a children's opera, this is not a pantomime: rooted in Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason, it promotes the ideals of progress, virtue,
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The Cambridge Companion to Monteverdi

Edited by John Whenham, Richard Wistreich ...

Series series Cambridge Companions to Music
Claudio Monteverdi is one of the most important figures of 'early' music, a composer whose music speaks powerfully and directly to modern audiences. This book, first published in 2007, provides an authoritative treatment of Monteverdi and his music, complementing Paolo Fabbri's standard biography of the composer. Written by leading specialists in the field, it is aimed at students, performers and ... Read more

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Claudio Monteverdi is one of the most important figures of 'early' music, a composer whose music speaks powerfully and directly to modern audiences. This book, first published in 2007, provides an authoritative treatment of Monteverdi and his music, complementing Paolo Fabbri's standard biography of the composer. Written by leading specialists in the field, it is aimed at students, performers and
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Verdi's La Traviata - Opera Journeys Libretto Series

by Burton D. Fisher ...

A newly translated LIBRETTO with foreign language and english translation side-by-side, AND Music Highlight Examples. ... Read more

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A newly translated LIBRETTO with foreign language and english translation side-by-side, AND Music Highlight Examples.
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Opera Indigene: Re/presenting First Nations and Indigenous Cultures

Edited by Pamela Karantonis, Dylan Robinson ...

Series series Ashgate Interdisciplinary Studies in Opera
The representation of non-Western cultures in opera has long been a focus of critical inquiry. Within this field, the diverse relationships between opera and First Nations and Indigenous cultures, however, have received far less attention. Opera Indigene takes this subject as its focus, addressing the changing historical depictions of Indigenous cultures in opera and the more contemporary ... Read more

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The representation of non-Western cultures in opera has long been a focus of critical inquiry. Within this field, the diverse relationships between opera and First Nations and Indigenous cultures, however, have received far less attention. Opera Indigene takes this subject as its focus, addressing the changing historical depictions of Indigenous cultures in opera and the more contemporary
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Pucciini's Tosca - Opera Journeys Mini Guide Series

by Burton D. Fisher ...

A comprehensive guide that includes Principal Characters in the Opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Examples, and Burton D. Fisher's in depth and insightful Commentary and Analysis. ... Read more

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A comprehensive guide that includes Principal Characters in the Opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with Music Examples, and Burton D. Fisher's in depth and insightful Commentary and Analysis.
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Who's Afraid of Opera?

A Highly Opinionated, Informative, and Entertaining Guide to Appreciating Opera

by Michael Walsh ...

For anyone who has been intimidated, overwhelmed, or just plain confused by what they think opera is, WHO'S AFRAID OF OPERA? offers a lively, readable guide to what author Michael Walsh describes as "the greatest art form yet invented by humankind."From opera's origins in Renaissance Italy to The Who's rock odyssey "Tommy" and Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods," Walsh explores what opera is and ... Read more

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For anyone who has been intimidated, overwhelmed, or just plain confused by what they think opera is, WHO'S AFRAID OF OPERA? offers a lively, readable guide to what author Michael Walsh describes as "the greatest art form yet invented by humankind."From opera's origins in Renaissance Italy to The Who's rock odyssey "Tommy" and Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods," Walsh explores what opera is and
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