Bellini And The Opera Of La Sonnambula (1880)

von Thomas Lamb Phipson

24 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Bellini and the Opera of La Sonnambula is a book written by Thomas Lamb Phipson, first published in 1880. The book is a comprehensive study of the Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini and his famous opera La Sonnambula. The book begins with a brief biography of Bellini, tracing his life and career as a composer. Phipson then delves into the creation and production of La Sonnambula, providing historical context and analysis of the opera's music, libretto, and staging. Phipson also explores the critical reception of La Sonnambula, both at the time of its premiere in 1831 and in subsequent revivals. He discusses the opera's influence on other composers and its lasting impact on the world of opera. Throughout the book, Phipson provides musical examples and quotes from contemporary reviews and letters, giving readers a vivid sense of the cultural and artistic milieu in which Bellini and La Sonnambula were created. Bellini and the Opera of La Sonnambula is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of opera, the life of Vincenzo Bellini, or the creation and performance of La Sonnambula.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Kunst Musik Musikkritik
• ISBN: 9781160321914
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.02.2010
• Größe: 280 x 216 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC