Tim Carter
Understanding Italian Opera
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190247942
- author:
- Tim Carter
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 2 x 16 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Composers & Musicians
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Italian opera is a unique fusion of music and drama that has captivated audiences for centuries. In this comprehensive guide, renowned music scholar Tim Carter explores the art form's development from the 17th to the early 20th centuries.
Carter delves into the creative process behind five iconic Italian operas: Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea, Handel's Julius Caesar in Egypt, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, Verdi's Rigoletto, and Puccini's La Boheme. By examining the relationship between music and poetry at its core, Carter sheds light on the complex interplay between text and music that brings opera to life.
Complete with synopses, cast lists, and suggested further reading for each work discussed, Understanding Italian Opera offers a thorough introduction to this rich and fascinating art form. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Italian opera and its enduring legacy in music history.
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