English Opera from 1834 to 1864 with Particular Reference to the Works of Michael Balfe

Contents

• Preface to the Garland Edition; Acknowledgements; Introduction;
• 1. The Theatrical and Literary Background
• 2. The Conventions of the English Opera Libretto: Plot and Character
• 3. The Librettists' Craft
• 4. The Operatic Background
• 5. Barnett
• 6. Loder
• 7. Balfe
• 8. Wallace
• 9. Benedict
• 10. Macfarren; Conclusion; Examples; List of English Operas first performed between 1834 and 1864; Bibliography; Index