| Included Work | Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Rosenkavalier. English. |
| Included Work | Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929. Rosenkavalier. German. |
| Included Work | Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929 librettist. |
| Included Work | Kalisch, Alfred, 1863-1933, translator. |
| Included Work | John, Nicholas, editor. |
| Other author/creator | English National Opera. |
| Variant title |
Knight of the rose |
| Series |
Opera guides ; 8
Opera guide ; 8. ^A176004
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| Contents |
An introduction to 'Der Rosenkavalier' / Derrick Puffett -- Comedy for music / Michael Kennedy -- Hugo von Hofmannstahl, man of letters / Peter Branscombe -- Thematic guide -- Der Rosenkavalier / libretto by Hugo von Hofmannstahl ; English translation by Alfred Kalisch -- Discography / David Nice. |
| Abstract |
Der Rosenkavalier has one of the longest and most exquisitely crafted texts of all opera. The depth and subtlety of the characterization can only be appreciated after a careful reading. Derrick Puffett notes that the sentimentality and parody of the subject perfectly matched Strauss's genius. Michael Kennedy's detailed musical commentary shows how the large orchestra is handled with exceptional skill. Peter Branscombe points out that Hofmannsthal set a new standard of libretto-writing and shows how the ideas in Der Rosenkavalier may be traced to his other works for the stage, in his prose and poetry. |
| General note | Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, with English translation by Alfred Kalisch, and commentary. |
| General note | This Opera guide first published by John Calder (Publishers) Ltd in 1980. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 128). |
| Language | Text in English and German. |
| ISBN | 9780714544120 (paperback) |
