Prima donna : a history / Rupert Christiansen.
| Author/creator | Christiansen, Rupert |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First American edition. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Viking, 1985, ©1984. |
| Description | 366 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | From opera seria to Mozart -- Romantic opera -- The Victorian nightingales -- The Wagnerians -- Great names of New York -- Verdi and a variety of sopranos -- Strauss and the prima donna in Vienna -- National style, or the lack of it -- The Callas revolution -- The future of the prima donna -- Select bibliography. |
| Abstract | Prima donnas have always provoked extreme reactions--branded as spoilt and manipulative, hated and resented, even when most admired. But is this the whole story? This book examines the truth behind the myth, seeking the real women behind the stereotypes. This acclaimed study puts three hundred years of these remarkable women-from Pasta and Patti to Norman and Bartoli--into their historical and musical context. The book reveals their vital creative contribution to the development of opera and the intense personal struggles that were often the price of success. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliography (pages 351-360) and index. |
| LCCN | 84048828 |
| ISBN | 0670804827 |
| ISBN | 9780670804825 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML1700 .C56 1985 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |