A History Of English Opera
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A landmark work of musicological scholarship, A History of English Opera chronicles the rich and often overlooked tradition of opera composed and performed in England from its earliest origins through the twentieth century. Eric Walter White presents a meticulously researched survey that traces the development of the art form from the masques and semi-operas of the seventeenth century through the works of Purcell, Handel, and on to the modern contributions of Benjamin Britten and beyond. Written with both academic rigor and genuine enthusiasm, the narrative illuminates the social, cultural, and theatrical forces that shaped each era of English operatic life. White argues persuasively that English opera deserves a place of distinction in the broader European canon, countering the long-held assumption that Britain was a nation of opera audiences rather than opera creators. An indispensable reference for students, scholars, and passionate opera enthusiasts alike, this authoritative volume remains one of the most comprehensive accounts of its subject ever written in the English language.
Author: Eric Walter White
Format: Hardback
Published: 1983, Faber and Faber
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of musicological scholarship, A History of English Opera chronicles the rich and often overlooked tradition of opera composed and performed in England from its earliest origins through the twentieth century. Eric Walter White presents a meticulously researched survey that traces the development of the art form from the masques and semi-operas of the seventeenth century through the works of Purcell, Handel, and on to the modern contributions of Benjamin Britten and beyond. Written with both academic rigor and genuine enthusiasm, the narrative illuminates the social, cultural, and theatrical forces that shaped each era of English operatic life. White argues persuasively that English opera deserves a place of distinction in the broader European canon, countering the long-held assumption that Britain was a nation of opera audiences rather than opera creators. An indispensable reference for students, scholars, and passionate opera enthusiasts alike, this authoritative volume remains one of the most comprehensive accounts of its subject ever written in the English language.