The lost tradition of Dvořák's operas : myth, music, and nationalism / Dr. John Holland.
| Author/creator |
Holland, John, 1977- author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2023. |
| Description | xi, 191 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Introduction -- The evolution of opera in post-Napoleonic Europe -- The birth of Czech opera and the national theatre -- Dvořák's life and travels -- A microcosm of Dvořák's operas; Analysis of Jakobín and Rusalka -- The performance history of the operas -- Returning Dvořák's voice to the operatic stage -- Appendix: Further reading and listening. |
| Abstract | This book investigates the stories behind the neglect and suppression of Antonín Dvorak's operas and presents new analysis and understanding of these beautiful works. It examines Antonín Dvořák's operas, specifically Jakobín and Rusalka, from a critical standpoint, focusing on such criteria as tonal structures, thematic material and motives, subject matter, Czech folklore and musical influences, textual language, nationalism, characters, compositional history, performance history, and reception. This research vindicates and validates Dvořák as an opera composer and shows him to be an overlooked master in nineteenth century opera and the bridge between the Verdi and Wagner traditions. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2023033971 |
| ISBN | 9781666930146 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1666930148 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.D99 H715 2023 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |