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Lord Harewood''s comments in his preface to The Complete Opera Boo/r on selectivity apply equally to The Complete Boo/c of Light Opera. It is obviously impossible, if the book is to be kept within manageable proportions, to include all opere-ttas that people might see or hear, indeed might have seen or heard, for some of the appeal of the present volume, to the older generation of theatre goers at any rate, will be bound up with nostalgia. My selection is limited to the lightest genre of Light Opera. I have deliberately excluded Ope''ra Comique (delibes, Adam, Auber), Singspiel (mozart, Lortzing, Nicolai) and such light Operas as Vaughan Williams'' The Poisoned Kiss, Arthur Benjamin''s The Prima Donna, Ethel Smyth''s The Boatswain''s Mate, and Ballad Opera. Nor does my American colleague, David Ewen, include such operas as Menotti''s The Telephone and Amelia Goes to the Ball, or earlier operas by composers like Walter Damrosch, Charles Wakefield, Cadman and Deems Taylor.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating realm of light opera, exploring its evolution across various countries and eras. While it serves as a companion to a comprehensive opera book, this volume specifically focuses on the lighter side of musical theatre, excluding opera comique, singspiel, and ballad opera. The author guides readers through a selection of musicals likely encountered by travellers visiting European cities like Vienna, Munich, Berlin, Paris, and London in 1962. Revivals of classics such as Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas, Johann Strauss II's Viennese operettas, and Offenbach's French operettas showcase the enduring popularity of these works. The book also provides a glimpse into the thriving musical theatre scene in London and New York, with mentions of popular shows like "My Fair Lady," "West Side Story," and "The Sound of Music." Beyond mere entertainment, this book explores the thematic depth of light opera, touching upon societal satire, escapism, and the changing moods of audiences in different historical contexts. The author's insights illuminate the enduring appeal of light opera, highlighting its ability to reflect and shape cultural trends while providing audiences with delightful melodies and engaging narratives. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780259848950_0
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