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"Some Forerunners of Italian Opera" by W. J. Henderson explores the rich tapestry of musical influences that paved the way for the development of Italian opera. Henderson delves into the early forms of musical drama, examining the contributions of various composers and the cultural context that shaped their works. Through detailed analysis, he highlights the evolution of operatic elements, such as melody, harmony, and theatricality, which ultimately culminated in the flourishing of Italian...

The modern entertainment called opera is a child of the Roman Catholic Church. What might be described as operatic tendencies in the music of worship date further back than the foundation of Christianity. The Egyptians were accustomed to sing "jubilations" to their gods, and these consisted of florid cadences on prolonged vowel sounds. The Greeks caroled on vowels in honor of their deities. From these practices descended into the musical part of the earliest Christian worship a certain rha...

This book is a complete guide to the magic spells that the lyric diction of Italian Opera has cast on its audience for the last four hundred years, revealed and explained in their secrets by the author through an exact method of study whose effectiveness has been proven, over more than a decade of coaching activity, on her many students - Opera stars included - all over the world.

"The purpose of this volume is to offer to the English reader a short study of the lyric drama in Italy prior to the birth of opera, and to note in its history the growth of the artistic elements and influences which finally led the Florentine reformers to resort to the ancient drama in their search for a simplified medium of expression. The author has not deemed it essential to his aims that he should recount the history of all European essays in the field of lyric drama, but only that of...

In 'Some Forerunners of Italian Opera,' W. J. Henderson embarks on an intricate examination of the formative developments that predate the flourishing of Italian opera in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Henderson deftly navigates through diverse influences, including the pastoral melodies of early composers and the intermedii of the Renaissance, all while employing a rich literary style that interweaves historical analysis with musical critique. His work highlights pivotal figures,...

This volume of essays discusses the European and global expansion of Italian opera and the significance of this process for debates on opera at home in Italy. Covering different parts of Europe, the Americas, Southeast and East Asia, it investigates the impact of transnational musical exchanges on notions of national identity associated with the production and reception of Italian opera across the world. As a consequence of these exchanges between composers, impresarios, musicians and audi...

Opera is often regarded as the pinnacle of high art. A "Western" genre with global reach, it is where music and drama come together in unique ways, supported by stellar singers and spectacular scenic effects. Yet it is also patently absurd -- why should anyone break into song on the dramatic stage? -- and shrouded in mystique. In this engaging and entertaining guide, renowned music scholar Tim Carter unravels its many layers to offer a thorough introduction to Italian opera from the sevent...

Embark on a delightful linguistic journey with our collection of fifteen bilingual Italian-English short stories designed for beginner Italian language learners!Each story offers an immersive experience, allowing readers to enhance their language skills while being entertained by engaging narratives. Whether you're brushing up on your Italian or diving into the language for the first time, this collection promises to captivate and inspire. Join us on this bilingual journey and let ...

In 1759, the court of the Italian Duchy of Parma adopted the inspiration of cultural creators who recommended a reform of Italian opera along French lines. These writers favored combining Italian-style music with the wider range of musical genres and scenic variety of French opera. As the music critic and commentator George W. Loomis shows in this groundbreaking volume, the young composer Tommaso Traetta was engaged to create new operas responding to these demands. As Loomis deftly demonst...

Winner of the 2007 Otto Kinkeldey Award from the American Musicological Society and the 2007 Deems Taylor Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.Divas and Scholars is a dazzling and beguiling account of how opera comes to the stage, filled with Philip Gossett's personal experiences of triumphant—and even failed—performances and suffused with his towering and tonic passion for music. Writing as a fan, a musician, and a scholar, Gossett, the wo...

All Henry wants is a serious talk with his grown-up son Josh about the wrong women in Josh's life. However, the conversation immediately spins out of control and somehow, they reach a compromise that leaves Henry highly uncomfortable. Has he really promised to place a personal ad in a newspaper to have more fun in his life? And why on earth did he agree to put the words “house with pool at Lake Garda” into the ad? He doesn't want any gold diggers at his heels! To counteract the undeniable ...

"A major contribution . . . not only to Puccini studies but also to the study of nineteenth-century Italian opera in general." — Nineteenth-Century Music ReviewIn this groundbreaking survey of the fundamentals, methods, and formulas that were taught at Italian music conservatories during the 19th Century, Nicholas Baragwanath explores the compositional significance of tradition in Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Boito, and, most importantly, Puccini. T...