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In "Richard Wagner: His Life and His Dramas," W. J. Henderson intricately explores the complex life and revolutionary works of the iconic composer Richard Wagner. The book delves into Wagners artistic evolution, examining the profound themes of love, power, and redemption that permeate his operas. Henderson employs a narrative style that elegantly marries biographical insight with critical analysis, situating Wagner within the broader context of 19th-century European Romanticism. This meticulous account not only highlights Wagners musical innovations but also addresses the sociopolitical climate that influenced his creations. W. J. Henderson was a noted musicologist and critic, whose career was steeped in the rich traditions of opera and dramatic music. His expertise and fascination with Wagners work led him to dedicate extensive research to the composers life, motives, and the cultural ramifications of his operatic innovations. Hendersons understanding of music history and appreciation for artistic genius resonates throughout the text, providing readers with an informed perspective on Wagners contributions to the arts. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of music, drama, and biography. Hendersons vivid narrative not only educates readers about Wagners unparalleled legacy but also invites them to reflect on the deeper philosophical themes present in the composers work, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and music enthusiasts alike.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Toscas premiere in Rome in January 1900 was nearly disrupted by a terrorist threat to blow up Italys King Umberto. Victorien Sardou had written the melodrama for the great actress Sarah Bernhardt. Giacomo Puccinis popular opera is a tale of sadism and brutality, torture, attempted rape, murder, an execution and two suicides. Realism was in vogue: Mascagnis Cavalleria rusticana had been a great success, as had Leoncavallos Pagliacci. With sharp practice, the publisher Giulio Ricordi obtained Tosca for Puccini, who had already composed Manon Lescaut and La Boheme. The story, set in the Napoleonic, era was ideal for Puccini, a chain-smoker who enjoyed women, shooting birds, and high-speed motor cars. A political prisoner seeks sanctuary in the church where prima donna Floria Toscas lover Cavaradossi, a role associated with Pavarotti, is painting a picture of Mary Magdalen. In Va, Tosca! the police chief Scarpia fantasises about Tosca during a Te Deum celebrating Napoleons victory. Tosca stabs Scarpia following the famous operatic aria, Vissi darte, immortalised by Maria Callas on stage and in the film produced by Franco Zeffirelli. Awaiting death before dawn in the Castel SantAngelo, Cavaradossi sings the well-known arias E lucevan le stelle and O dolci mani. Toscas attempt to save him comes to nothing. Written by Michael Steen, author of the acclaimed The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, Short Guides to Great Operas are concise, entertaining and easy to read. They are packed with useful information and informed opinion, helping to make you a truly knowledgeable opera-goer, and so maximising your enjoyment of a great musical experience. Other Short Guides to Great Operas that you may enjoy include La boheme, Madama Butterfly and Carmen.

Butterfly is a delicate andimpressionable geisha who thinks she has married Pinkerton, a US navalofficer briefly stationed in Japan. Naive and loving as she is, she does notrealise that for him the marriage is a sham, an extended date. Its not long before he goes away, leaving her pregnant. Still, she trusts that he will return one fine day(Un bel di). He does, but it is not the homecoming of which Madame Butterfly dreamed: she is devastated to discover that the callous Pinkerton is now married to an American girl. Heartbroken and despairing, Butterfly commits suicide in one of the most tragic and moving climaxes in opera. In this operatic masterpiece, Puccini depicts the clash of two cultures, weaving The Star-spangled Banner throughout his music. The Humming Chorus, Ah! Dolce notte! (Oh, night of rapture), and the Flower Song join Un bel di in any list of favourite tunes.Written by Michael Steen, author of the acclaimed The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, Short Guides to Great Operas are concise, entertaining and easy to read books about opera. Each is an opera guide packed with useful information and informed opinion, helping to make you a truly knowledgeable opera-goer, and so maximising your enjoyment of a great musical experience.Other Short Guides to Great Operas that you may enjoy include those on Tosca, La Boheme and Lucia di Lammermoor.

Puccinis obsession with detail ensured the success of La Boheme, his operaabout the impoverished artistes in Paris in the 1830s. Soon after itspremiere, people started calling their baby daughters Mimi. The story of this seamstress, her hectic but fraught love affair with the poet Rodolfo and her tragic death from consumption (tuberculosis), never fail to touch the audience. Che gelida manina, Mi chiamano Mimi , and O soave fanciulla have become some of the most popular operatic excerpts, sung by stars ranging from Callas to Gheorghiu, Caruso to Pavarotti. Written by Michael Steen, author of the acclaimed The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, Short Guides to Great Operas are concise, entertaining and easy to read books about opera. Each is an opera guide packed with useful information and informed opinion, helping to make you a truly knowledgeable opera-goer, and so maximising your enjoyment of a great musical experience. Other Short Guides to Great Operas that you may enjoy include Madama Butterfly, Tosca and Turandot.

H. R. Haweiss "Parsifal" is a profound exploration of Arthurian legend entwined with elements of German Romanticism, reflecting the themes of quest and redemption. Haweis employs a poetic, lyrical style that invites readers into a richly textured narrative world, where the ideals of chivalry and the quest for the Holy Grail resonate deeply within the human spirit. Set against a backdrop of mythological complexity, the text examines the nuances of moral choices and spiritual enlightenment, framed within the context of post-Victorian sensibilities, interrogating the search for meaning in a rapidly changing society. H. R. Haweis was not only a literary figure but also an art critic and musicologist, integrating multiple cultural influences into his work. Born in 1838 and living through a fascinating period of artistic and social transformation, Haweis drew on his experiences in art and music to enrich his narrative. His appreciation for the allegorical nature of myths, garnered from his studies, deeply informed his interpretation of the Parsifal legend, leading him to compose this intricate tapestry of emotion and insight. "Parsifal" is a compelling read for anyone fascinated by myth, morality, and the interplay of human desires and spiritual aspirations. Haweiss contemplative narrative and masterful prose make this work a noteworthy addition to both literary studies and Arthurian scholarship, appealing to scholars and casual readers alike.

In "Parsifal," the anthology presents a profound exploration of mystical themes, delving into the realms of spirituality, purity, and enlightenment. The collection spans an array of literary styles, incorporating lyrical poetry, intricate prose, and dramatic narratives that reflect the rich tapestry of human experiences. Amidst these diverse voices, certain pieces stand out for their evocative and transformative qualities, illuminating the timeless quest for redemption and inner peace. The anthology draws upon a literary context steeped in philosophical and theological reflection, offering readers an engaging and multifaceted experience. The contributors, Richard Wagner and Oliver Huckel, bring their distinct cultural and intellectual backgrounds to the anthology, enhancing its thematic cohesion. Wagners renowned operatic genius offers a compelling foundation of mythic and symbolic narratives, while Huckels translation and interpretive flair situate these works within a broader literary and spiritual landscape. Together, they bridge the literary movement of Romanticism with existential inquiry, providing a continuum that reflects the ethos and aspirations of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Their collective contributions invite readers to ponder the convergence of music, literature, and spirituality. This anthology beckons readers to immerse themselves in a rich dialogue of ideas and narratives that transcend temporal boundaries. By traversing varied perspectives and literary traditions, "Parsifal" offers an expansive educational experience, granting insight into humanitys eternal search for meaning. It challenges and enthralls, making it an indispensable acquisition for those yearning for a deeper understanding of the spiritual and the sublime. As such, this work is recommended not only for its artistic merit but also for its ability to provoke thought and inspire transformative reflection.

Esta obra nos ofrece un recorrido singular del espectáculo operístico desde un punto de vista inédito: el trágico final de muchos personajes al que se ven abocados tras el desarrollo de una trama en la que suelen primar temas como la locura, la enfermedad, la pena, la angustia o el amor. A traves de estas cuestiones y muchas otras, la opera responde a momentos trascendentales de la vida en boca de sus protagonistas. El autor de este libro utiliza sus amplios conocimientos y su capacidad divulgativa para presentarnos de manera amena y atractiva historias y anecdotas sobre compositores, libretistas, personajes y argumentos de numerosas operas. Y de paso explicar los mecanismos que conducen al fatal desenlace de los muchos personajes operisticos que viven en el escenario sus dramas particulares, atrapados entre los dos grandes polos de la existencia humana: Eros y Tanatos, el amor y la muerte. Las colaboraciones mas fructiferas entre compositor y libretista. La Muerte burlada: de "La clemencia de Tito a Fidelio". La locura en la opera: "Lucia de Lammermoor", "Anna Bolena", "I Puritani" La opera actual como fuente de identificacion de emociones, estados psicologicos y experiencias en nuestra propia vida. Incluye un apendice con una seleccion de escenas operisticas de primer nivel a las que acceder a traves de un codigo QR y una lista de spotify con algunos de los fragmentos mas hermosos para escuchar mientras se lee el libro.

A 12th-century opera, Ordo Virtutum was originally written in plainchant. This edition features the complete score transcribed in modern notation with bilingual text (Latin and English), as well as a facsimile of the original work. The translation by Dr. Zoltan Paulinyi preserves the musical and prosodic correspondence of the words. This edition also includes stage directions and presents a well-organized vocal register chart for musical production. The Order of Virtues remains one of the most captivating philosophical themes of the last millennium. Saint Hildegard posed the question in an artistically elegant form in this sublime opera, inspiring hundreds of intellectuals, including Saint Thomas Aquinas himself, to seek more complete answers. ARGUMENT. On a battlefield, patriarchs and prophets admire the personified virtues. The Virtues wish to protect three incarnated souls: the Happy, the Unhappy and the Penitent ones. Out of 23 characters and members of the choirs, 18 virtues appear successively. Following the cavalrys customs, the virtues seek to coat the souls with appropriate armour and encourage them to honour their garments fighting against the devil. Each virtue aims to consolidate a leading position in the order of virtues to strengthen the souls at the battlefield, which symbolizes the life. The Penitent Soul converts with the help of the Virtues and struggles against the ancient serpent. The Unhappy Soul, who desisted from the fight, reveals the great Gods miracle when aided after calling for help. The virtues come together to arrest the devil, and to show souls the right path for God. The opera ends by glorifying the magnificent divine wisdom and requesting for God s blessings. About the translator. Dr Zoltan Paulinyi teaches online and in Brasilia Asa Norte. http://aulas.Paulinyi.com (+55.61).986.534.811

Ópera do século XII, "Ordem das virtudes" foi originalmente escrita em cantochão. Esta edição traz a partitura completa transcrita em notação moderna bilíngue (latim e português), além de apresentar

Susie Gilbert traces the development of ENO from its earliest origins in the darkest Victorian slums of the Cut, where it was conceived as a vehicle of social reform, through two world wars, and via Sadlers Wells to its great glory days at the Coliseum and beyond. Setting the companys artistic achievements within the wider context of social and political attitudes to the arts and the ever-changing theatrical style, Gilbert provides a vivid cultural history of this unique institutions 150 years. Inspired by the idealism of Lilian Baylis, the company has been based on the belief that opera in the vernacular can not only reach out to even the least privileged members of society but also create a potent and immediate communication with its audience.With full access to ENOs archive, Gilbert has unearthed a rich range of material and held numerous interviews with a fascinating array of personalities, to weave an absorbing tale of life both in front and behind the scenes of ENO as it developed over the years.

Even Salieri, the notorious villain of Peter Shaffers drama Amadeus, admired Mozarts comic opera Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), which was premiered in Vienna a few weeks before Mozarts death in December 1791. Though sometimes enjoyed as a childrens opera, this is not a pantomime: rooted in Freemasonry, the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason, it promotes the ideals of progress, virtue, self-betterment, truth and justice. Tamino, an Egyptian Prince, has a magic flute to take him and his beloved Pamina through trials of constancy and endurance, before they can attain ultimate bliss. Critics have long been confounded as to how Mozart could present such a light-hearted yet deep masterpiece, with such wonderful music, while being in deep financial trouble. There is great stylistic diversity. The sensationally difficult part of the Queen of the Night comes from the Italian opera tradition, while the comical bird catcher Papageno (originally performed by the librettist Schikaneder) sings in the popular style of the Viennese suburbs. Such is the beauty of the music that Bernard Shaw thought that the O Isis and Osiris, of Sarastro, the High Priest, was fit to emerge from the mouth of a god. Written by Michael Steen, author of the acclaimed The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, Short Guides to Great Operas are concise, entertaining and easy to read. They are packed with useful information and informed opinion, helping to make you a truly knowledgeable opera-goer, and so maximising your enjoyment of a great musical experience. Other Short Guides to Great Operas that you may enjoy include Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro and Cosi fan tutte.

Although the story of Figaros success in preventing the Count of Almavivas seduction of his fiancée Susanna was politically explosive, it was tolerated in the court of the relatively enlightened Habs

With a wealth of famous tunes and meticulous characterisation, Don Giovanni is an undisputed masterpiece created by Mozart out of a thread-barefairgroundgig. The Don for whom both sexes have a sneaking admiration gatecrashes proceedings, serenading and seducing as he goes. As wily as he is insatiable, he outclasses all who are out to get him, including a jealous bumpkin and the down-at-heel Elvira. But a stone statue seals his doom and drags him down into hellfire. From the Champagne aria and the ballroom scene to the melodious arias of the three sopranos and the unctuous Ottavio, Don Giovanni is a thrilling drama that continues to delight audiences worldwide. Written by Michael Steen, author of the acclaimed The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, Short Guides to Great Operas are concise, entertaining and easy to read books about opera. Each is an opera guide packed with useful information and informed opinion, helping to make you a truly knowledgeable opera-goer, and so maximising your enjoyment of a great musical experience. Other Short Guides to Great Operas that you may enjoy include those on Cosi fan tutte, The Marriage of Figaro and The Barber of Seville.

A couple of smooth army officers in metropolitan Naples become increasingly horrified as they find that they are losing their bet with a misogynist philosopher. The wager? That their fiancées will be faithful. Their disguise as Albanians in an attempt to entrap their fiancees, and the complicity of the naughty maid, who feigns as a lawyer organising their marriage, provide hilarious moments in an opera full of favourite tunes. Lorenzo da Pontes libretto was long considered indecent and unsuitable to stage. But today it is regarded as providing one of the greatest illustrations of Mozarts art of musical characterisation, even if the story is somewhat politically incorrect. The ways in which Mozarts music contrasts the two provincial sisters, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, and presents their capitulation, can justify his reputation as possibly the greatest classical composer of all time. Written by Michael Steen, author of the acclaimed The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, Short Guides to Great Operas are concise, entertaining and easy to read books about opera. Each is an opera guide packed with useful information and informed opinion, helping to make you a truly knowledgeable opera-goer, and so maximising your enjoyment of a great musical experience. Other Short Guides to Great Operas that you may enjoy include The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni.

Maravilla de la Ópera es un libro -dedicado al gran cantante Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau- formado por catorce ensayos relacionados entre sí acerca de la fascinación de ese género musical sobre un público variado y numeroso. Jens Malte Fischer une a un riguroso y ameno analisis musical una atencion especial a los factores no solo esteticos, sino historicos, culturales y sociales de las diversas obras estudiadas. Los autores pertenecen a epocas muy diversas, que van desde finales del siglo xviii hasta el tiempo presente: Cherubini, Berlioz, Wagner, Verdi, Antonin Dvorak, Meyerbeer, Richard Strauss, Alberic Magnard, Kurt Weill, Ferruccio Busoni y Wolfgang Rihm. Compositores de una importancia capital en la Historia de la Musica y tambien otros menos conocidos pero cuya personalidad reivindica el autor con una admirable riqueza de argumentos.

O manual de preparação vocal do Schola Cantorum de Brasília contém mais de 100 exercícios em português. Inclui recomendações fonoaudiológicas, exercícios respiratórios e musculares, exercícios musica

La ópera en la actualidad es el tema que se aborda en este libro conformado por las conversaciones que sostuvo Gerardo Kleinburg con diez grandes protagonistas del quehacer operístico internacional: interpretes, creadores y directores artisticos que piensan y reflexionan sobre este genero para saber cuales son en la actualidad sus mayores retos y hacia donde se dirige. Asi, Francisco Araiza, Barbara Hannigan y Sara Maria Sun, cantantes de primer nivel; Peter Sellars y Marcelo Lombardero, directores de escena fundamentales; Enrique Arturo Diemecke, director concertador y artistico; Markus Hinterhauser y Christopher Koelsch, programadores de orden internacional, al igual que una creadora protagonica como Gabriela Ortiz y el escritor Jorge Volpi, hablan aqui acerca de los nuevos lenguajes musicales, canoros y dramaticos, de la relacion entre los creadores e interpretes de la opera y su publico, de la relevancia y los limites de la puesta en escena y su vinculo con las nuevas tecnologias, de la programacion artistica como discurso y como acto estetico, politico y social de interlocucion, provocacion y convivencia, del perfil actual y futuro del nuevo cantante, y del humanismo intrinseco a esta forma de arte dramatico, un humanismo que necesitamos mas que nunca y al que debemos aferrarnos para sobrevivir como individuos y como especie.

De la ópera Rigoletto se puede disfrutar tanto de su lograda música, como de la calidad y el arte de las voces que interpretan su brillante parte cantada.Ahora bien, hay, además, otras facetas en esta opera que suscitan interes, como por ejemplo, la historia y el entorno en los que se desarrolla su accion.Cabe tratar in extenso del bufon, un personaje en algunos casos no natural, sino "con licencia" de actuar, retratado por artistas palaciegos y falsamente adulado por su influencia cortesana, en estrecha relacion con los "fools" de Shakespeare y hermano tambien de taimados personajes como Yago de Otello o Scarpia de Tosca.Es interesante conocer a fondo a un psicopata como es el duque de Mantua, pariente directo del sevillano Don Juan, del madrileño Tirso y del pucelano Zorrilla y por ende, del mozartiano Don Giovanni, con los que conforma una familia de individuos obsesionados con las conquistas amorosas.De Gilda, la hija del bufon, cabria la discusion de si, como una heroina verdiana, es una mujer madura y valiente o por el contrario, se trata de una meliflua enamoradiza.Se pretende, en esta obra, indagar no solo a cerca de su ambito vocal, musical o literario, sino tambien sobre el cultural y el artistico, haciendo hincapie en el aspecto psicologico del trio protagonista para su mayor comprension.

Desde los inicios de la ópera en las diversas cortes del norte de Italia hasta su expansión por Europa y más allá, este libro explora el mundo de los teatros de ópera y los empresarios operísticos, de monarcas y negociantes, de artistas y publicos. En su Grand Tour operistico, el autor nos traslada a la Mantua y a la Florencia del Renacimiento, al Londres de Handel, al Paris de Luis XIV y a la Viena del emperador Jose II y Mozart. Cuando en el siglo XIX la opera deja de ser monopolio europeo, Daniel Snowman sigue los pasos del libretista de Mozart hasta Nueva York, y nos lleva mas lejos aun, a las representaciones que se ofrecian en las fronteras de Norteamerica y Australia.Ya en el siglo XX, Caruso cantaba las operas de Puccini en La Habana y Toscanini dirigia la musica de Wagner en Buenos Aires. Incluso Caruso y Toscanini dificilmente podrian haber imaginado el alcance mundial que tendria la opera. En la actualidad, se representa, se financia, se ve, se escucha, se filma y se retransmite mas opera que nunca.

Drama, passion, a good dose of humour and, first and foremost, immortal melodies are the ingredients of the great masterpieces of Italian opera history. This collection of arias contains the most beautiful and popular solo pieces of music theatre in one volume each. A cross-section of the art of singing over three centuries.