The Janacek opera libretti : translations and pronunciation / Timothy Cheek.

Author/creator Janáček, Leoš
Other author Cheek, Timothy, 1957-
Format Book
PublicationLanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, [2003-]
Description3 volumes : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleJanáček opera libretti.
Variant title Prihody lisky Bystrousky = Cunning little vixen
Contents Volume 1. Prihody lisky bystrousky = The Cunning Little Vixen -- Introduction. Pronunciation, musical style, translations, organizations, the opera --
Abstract Responding to the ever-increasing popularity and international performances of operas by the Czech composer Leoš Janácek, this collection, meet the needs of English-speaking singers, conductors, coaches, and stage directors and conveniently provides idiomatic and word-for-word translations, including translations of stage and musical directions. In addition, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is used to indicate Czech pronunciation, following the clearly-presented method given in the author's book Singing in Czech: A Guide to Czech Lyric Diction and Vocal Repertoire, with a foreword by Sir Charles Mackerras. The author also provides practical notes about Janácek's style, both in general terms and specific issues relating to this opera along with a plot summary with translations and vocal ranges of characters and the pronunciation of their names. The first volume is the full translation of The Cunning Little Vixen in English alongside the original Czech. The second volume on Kát'a Kabanová, will help make productions in the original Czech much easier a task than ever before.
Local noteJOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY--Missing volumes 2 and 3.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 199) and index.
LanguageText in English and Czech.
LCCN 2002153032
ISBN0810846713 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML49.J36 J37 2003 V. 1 ✔ Available Place Hold