Musicking Shakespeare A Conflict of Theatres |
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| Author:
| Albright, Daniel |
| Series title: | Eastman Studies in Music Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58046-255-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2007 |
| Publisher: | University of Rochester Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $130.95 |
Book Description:
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Demonstrates how Purcell, Berlioz, Verdi, and Britten, responding to Shakespeare's juxtaposition of contrasting theatrical styles, devised music dramas that call opera into question.
Demonstrates how Purcell, Berlioz, Verdi, and Britten, responding to Shakespeare's juxtaposition of contrasting theatrical styles, devised music dramas that call opera into question.