Stanislavski on opera / by Constantin Stanislavski and Pavel Rumyantsev ; translated and edited by Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood.
| Author/creator | Rumi͡a︡nt͡s︡ev, P. I. |
| Other author | Hapgood, Elizabeth Reynolds, translator, editor. |
| Other author | Stanislavsky, Konstantin, 1863-1938, author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Routledge, [1998] |
| Copyright Date | ©1975 |
| Description | x, 374 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Stanislavskiĭ i opera. English |
| Contents | In the opera studio -- Eugene Onegin. The arrival of the guests ; The letter ; The meeting ; The Larin ball ; The duel ; The Gremin ball ; The final scene -- The Tsar's bride -- La Bohème -- A May night -- Boris Godunov. Near the Novo-Devichiye monastery ; The coronation of Boris Godunov ; The cell in Chudov monastery ; The tavern ; The Terem: the women's quarters ; Marina's bedchamber ; The scene by the fountain ; Outside St. Basil the Blessed ; The duma and the death of Boris -- The queen of spades -- The golden cockerel. |
| Abstract | Best known for his fundamental work on acting, Stanislavski was deeply drawn to the challenges of opera. In this book he offers analyses of Russian classics--Boris Gudonov and The Queen of Spades among them--as well as La Boheme. Includes 12 musical examples. |
| General note | Based on the teachings of Stanislavskiĭ. |
| General note | Originally published: New York : Theatre Arts Books, ©1975. |
| LCCN | 98160204 |
| ISBN | 0878305521 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9780878305520 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | MT956 .R8613 1998 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |