German Opera: From the Beginnings to Wagner

by John Warrack

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German opera from its primitive origins up to Wagner is the subject of this wide-ranging history. It traces the growth of the humble Singspiel into a vehicle for the genius of Mozart and Beethoven, together with the persistent attempts at German Grand Opera. Seventeenth-century Hamburg opera, the role of the travelling companies and Viennese Singspiel are all explored. Discussions that from early days absorbed Germans concerned for the development...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521027934

ISBN13:9780521027939

Release Date:November 2006

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:464 Pages

Weight:1.49 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Arts & Literature Arts, Music & Photography Composers & Musicians History & Criticism Music Musical Genres Opera Performing Arts

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