Carmen : a performance guide : a word-by-word translation into English, transcription into International Phonetic Alphabet, and annotated guide to the dialogue and recitative versions of Bizet's Carmen / by Mary Dibbern.

Author/creator Dibbern, Mary
Other author Halévy, Ludovic, 1834-1908 librettist.
Format Book
Publication InfoHillsdale, N.Y. : Pendragon Press, ©2000.
Descriptionxxx, 310 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Bizet, Georges, 1838-1875. Carmen.
Singing--Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.).
Operas--Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.).
Operas--Librettos.

SeriesVox musicae: the voice, vocal pedagogy, and song ; no. 4
Vox musicae series ; no. 4. ^A403039
Contents Introduction. Looking at the sources and editions of Bizet's Carmen / Lesley A. Wright -- Libretti. Version comparison: dialogue and recitative -- Introduction to the dialogue version -- Cast list -- Dialogue version. Act I ; Act II ; Act III ; Act IV -- Introduction to the recitative version -- Inserts to create the recitative version from the dialogue version. Act I ; Act II ; Act III -- Literary sources. Introduction to the literary sources -- The Story of Rondino / Prosper Merimee -- Letters from Spain (excerpts) / Prosper Merimee. Letter I: bullfighting ; Letter III: Spanish thieves -- Carmen / Prosper Merimee.
Abstract A word-by-word translation in English and IPA, and annotated guides to the dialogue and recitative versions of the opera, this book is a complete reference for anyone studying or producing Bizet's Carmen. It provides all the material necessary for practical use by singers, conductors, coaches, stage directors, opera producers, students and teachers.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 308-310).
LCCN 00048358
ISBN1576470326 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.B62 D53 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold