An Invitation to the Opera, Revised Edition
- Author: DiGaetani, John Louis
An Invitation to the Opera, Revised Edition
- Author: DiGaetani, John Louis
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In its revised third edition, this volume argues that an appreciation of opera is based on understanding of several key aspects: history, language, theatrical production, the power of the conductor, vocal tradition and standard repertory. This unique approach is intended for the newcomer curious about the art form. The author discusses how opera has changed in the last three decades and how it is now more easily enjoyed than ever before. Originally published in 1986, this book has been translated into four languages and has been used as an "Introduction to Opera" text in college classrooms around the world.
Contents
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction: Why Opera?
- One A History of Opera: The Early Years
- Two A History of Opera: The Modern Period
- Three The Operatic Voice
- Four Opera as Theater: The Revolutionaries
- Five The Current Opera Scene: Production Since World War II
- Six How the Conductor Controls What We Hear
- Seven The Great Singers: Opera’s Vocal Tradition
- Eight The Standard Repertory: The Fifty Most Often Performed Operas
- Conclusion: An Ancient Art Eternally Renewing Itself
- A Glossary of Terms
- Sources
- For Further Reading: A Bibliography
- For Further Listening: A Discography
- For Further Viewing: A Videography
- Index
