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Puccini Without Excuses: A Refreshing Reassessment of the World's Most Popular Composer

Door William Berger

Categorie	Componisten
Boeknummer	#329910-VB26
Titel	Puccini Without Excuses: A Refreshing Reassessment of the World's Most Popular Composer
Auteur	Berger, William
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	New York : Vintage Books
Jaar van uitgave	2005
ISBN10	1400077788
ISBN13	9781400077786
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, small b/w portrait of the author, 8vo.
Samenvatting	Puccini is the most beloved composer of opera in the world: one quarter of all opera performances in the U. S. are of his operas, his music pervades movie soundtracks, and his plots have infiltrated our popular culture. But, although Puccini's art still captivates audiences and the popularity of such works as Tosca, La Bohéme, and Madama Butterfly has never waned, he has long been a victim of critical snobbery and cultural marginalization. In this witty and informative guide for beginners and fans alike, William Berger sets the record straight, reclaiming Puccini as a serious artist. Combining his trademark irreverent humor with passionate enthusiasm, Berger strikes just the right balance of introductory information and thought-provoking analysis. He includes a biography, dis... (Lees verder)cussions of each opera, a glossary, fun facts and anecdotes, and above all keen insight into Puccini's enduring power. For anyone who loves Puccini and for anyone who just wonders what all the fuss is about, Puccini Without Excuses is funny, challenging, and always a pleasure to read. INCLUDES: • Why Puccini's art and its message of hope is crucial to our world today • How Anglo audiences often miss the mythic significance of his operas • The use of his music as shorthand in films, from A Room with a View to Fatal Attraction • A scene-by scene analysis of each opera • A guide to the wealth of available recordings, books, and videos
Pagina's	471
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 9,00

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