French Baroque opera : a reader / Caroline Wood and Graham Sadler.

Author/creator Wood, Caroline
Other author Sadler, Graham.
Format Book
Publication InfoAldershot, Hants, UK ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2000.
Descriptionix, 160 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Opera--France. --17th century. --Sources.
Opera--France. --18th century. --Sources.

Contents The Paris Opera (1672-1770): management and mismanagement -- The experience of opera-going -- Dramatic and musical ingredients -- Literary theory and aesthetics -- Critical reaction and debate -- Performances and personalities.
Abstract This book presents a wide-ranging and informative picture of the organization and evolution of French Baroque opera, its aims and aspirations, its strengths and weaknesses. Drawing on official documents, theoretical writings, letters, diaries, dictionary entries, contemporary reviews and commentaries, it provides an often entertaining insight into Lully's once-proud Royal Academy of Music and the colourful characters who surrounded it. The translated passages are set in context, and readers are directed to further scholarly and critical writings in English.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 151-153) and index.
LanguageSources translated from French.
LCCN 99054365
ISBN1840142413 (hardback : acid-free paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML1727 .W64 2000 ✔ Available Place Hold