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245 13 a| An introduction to the dramatic works of Giacomo Meyerbeer :b| operas, ballets, cantatas, plays /c| Robert Ignatius Letellier.;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-239) and index.;

520 a| Meyerbeer was a great musical dramatist in his own right. This book carries forward the process of rediscovery and reassessment of Meyerbeer's art--including not just his famous French operas, but also his German and Italian ones--placing them in the context of his entire dramatic oeuvre, including his ballets, oratorios, cantatas and incidental music. From Meyerbeer's first stage presentation in 1810 to his great posthumous accolade in 1865, some 24 works mark the unfolding of this life lived for dramatic music. The reputation of the famous four grand operas may well live on in the public consciousness, but the other works remain largely unknown. This book provides an approachable introduction to them. The works have been divided into their generic types for quick reference and helpful association, and placed within the context of the composer's life and artistic development. Each section unfolds a brief history of the work's origins, an account of the plot, a critical survey of some of its musical characteristics, and a record of its performance history. The author examines each work from a dramaturgical view point, including the essential--often challenging--philosophical and historical elements in the scenarios, and how these concepts were translated musically onto the stage. A series of portraits and stage iconography assist in bringing the works to life.;

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An introduction to the dramatic works of Giacomo Meyerbeer : operas, ballets, cantatas, plays / Robert Ignatius Letellier.

Author/creator	Letellier, Robert Ignatius
Format	Book
Publication Info	Aldershot, Hampshire, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2008.
Description	xiv, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects	Meyerbeer, Giacomo, 1791-1864. Dramatic music. Dramatic music--19th century. --History and criticism.

Contents	Ballet -- Cantata -- German operas: Singspiel -- Italian operas: opera seria -- French operas: Grand Opéra -- French operas: opéra comique -- Plays.
Abstract	Meyerbeer was a great musical dramatist in his own right. This book carries forward the process of rediscovery and reassessment of Meyerbeer's art--including not just his famous French operas, but also his German and Italian ones--placing them in the context of his entire dramatic oeuvre, including his ballets, oratorios, cantatas and incidental music. From Meyerbeer's first stage presentation in 1810 to his great posthumous accolade in 1865, some 24 works mark the unfolding of this life lived for dramatic music. The reputation of the famous four grand operas may well live on in the public consciousness, but the other works remain largely unknown. This book provides an approachable introduction to them. The works have been divided into their generic types for quick reference and helpful association, and placed within the context of the composer's life and artistic development. Each section unfolds a brief history of the work's origins, an account of the plot, a critical survey of some of its musical characteristics, and a record of its performance history. The author examines each work from a dramaturgical view point, including the essential--often challenging--philosophical and historical elements in the scenarios, and how these concepts were translated musically onto the stage. A series of portraits and stage iconography assist in bringing the works to life.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-239) and index.
LCCN	2007012916
ISBN	9780754660392 (alk. paper)
ISBN	0754660397 (alk. paper)

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