Revived edition of a classic stage favorite, updated for today’s audiences with fresh musical settings. A meticulously prepared edition of The Beggar's Opera as performed at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, now featuring Frederic Austin’s new arrangements and added music to enrich the original tunes.
The book collects the overture, principal air tunes, and adapted accompaniments, with editorial revisions that refresh the texture while preserving the work’s charm. It presents updated scoring and staging considerations, including interludes and concerted pieces, suitable for a contemporary production or study. You’ll also see voice parts rearranged to suit different vocal forces and performance needs.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1920, is an edition of the sheet music and lyrics for 'The Beggar's Opera', a celebrated ballad opera by the British author John Gay. The book presents the complete score of the opera, which is notable for its biting satire of 18th-century British society and politics. Drawing inspiration from contemporary events and figures, the author's sharp wit and social commentary have made the opera a timeless classic and continues to be performed today. The work is accompanied by an introduction by the author and notes on the opera's history and significance. Overall, this book provides a valuable resource for musicians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of opera and 18th-century British society. 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 9781332707058_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332707058
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332707058
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 110 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.23 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk133270705X
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