The opera of the twentieth century : a passionate art in transition /
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| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
c2006.
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Table of Contents:
- Giacomo Puccini, genius of melody
- Pietro Mascagni, prince of passion
- Sex and violence : Italy, 1900-1950
- The passion of zarzuela : Spain, South American, Cuba, 1900-1950
- Elegance and romance : France, 1900-1950
- Wagner's heir : Richard Strauss
- The final chords of romanticism : Germany, Austria, 1900-1950
- Sound, fury, significance : Russia, 1900-1950
- Janáček and other Europeans, 1900-1950
- (Mostly) gentlemen at work : United Kingdom, 1900-1950
- The musical theater of opera : United States, 1900-1950
- The bright lights of opera : United States, 1950-1959
- A mixed bag : United States, 1960-1990
- Kitchen sink international : Europe, 1951-1990
- Old music, new bottles : United Kingdom, 1951-1990
- The final decade, and the future : United States and the world, 1990-21st century.