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Step inside a pivotal 19th-century opera season and meet the performers, managers, and backstage drama that shaped a landmark British company. This edition compiles the author’s detailed recollections of the Royal Italian Opera season around 1847, tracing performances, cast changes, and the taste of London audiences.
From Donizetti’s operas to Rossini revivals, the text paints a tour through the repertory, the stars, and the mounting of ambitious productions. It highlights standout performances, notes the crowd’s reactions, and records the strategic moves of managers and singers in a dynamic, competitive scene. Though focused on a single season, it offers a vivid snapshot of opera life, performance practice, and the evolving relationship between public taste and artistic ambition.
- Profiles of celebrated singers and their on-stage personas, including Chevreuse, Rosina, and Renowned prima donnas.
- Insights into the staging, casting decisions, and the impact of actor-singers on audience reception.
- Behind-the-scenes tensions, licensing issues, and the business side of mounting a major season.
- Specific performances and debuts that shaped the season’s prestige and future directions.
Ideal for readers with an interest in opera history, 19th-century theatrical culture, or the evolution of British performance traditions.
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Musical Recollections of the Last Half-Century, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This collection of recollections offers an insider's view of the musical world of the mid-19th century. The author, a highly esteemed critic of the time, provides insightful commentary on the leading performers, composers, and events of the era. The book provides a vivid glimpse into the musical landscape of the time, shedding light on the artistic rivalries, critical debates, and personal anecdotes that shaped the musical world of that period. Through the author's expert analysis, readers gain a deeper understanding of the techniques, styles, and innovations that characterized the music of the era, making this book an invaluable resource for music enthusiasts and historians alike. 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 9781330180624_0
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