Gossett, P
Divas and Scholars: Performing Italian Opera
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226304878
- author:
- Gossett, P
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 704
- Dimensions:
- 154mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Chemistry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Philip Gossett's Divas and Scholars Performing Italian Opera is a comprehensive account of how opera comes to life on stage. Drawing from his own experiences as a musician, scholar, and performer, Gossett explores the intricacies of performing Italian opera, including the social history of 19th-century theaters, critical editions, and negotiations between scholars, conductors, and performers. Through detailed analysis, Gossett sheds light on issues such as ornamentation, transposition in vocal style, translation, adaptation, stage direction, and set design. This extensive work is filled with personal anecdotes from his time with major opera companies at renowned venues like the Metropolitan and Santa Fe operas. With its unique blend of history, musicology, and performance expertise, Divas and Scholars Performing Italian Opera offers a fascinating insight into the world of Italian opera.
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