Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre

Jeffrey Langford

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Routledge
01 October 2024

History of Art & Design Styles; Opera

Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre offers an accessible and chronological survey of opera.

Beginning in the 16th century, each chapter hones its focus on a representative opera and composer, and provides discussion on historical and political context. With further reading lists, key term definitions, and composer biographies to support learning, this book covers the fundamental elements of the genre, including: subject matter, musical structure, aria and ensemble forms, singing styles, orchestra, and the structure of the libretto. The book will also help readers develop an appreciation of opera as a form of musical entertainment, which, despite seemingly insurmountable financial, philosophical, and artistic hurdles, has overcome the “impossible” to become one of the most popular and thrilling types of music heard on stage today.

Opera, a History of the Impossible Genre is an approachable undergraduate textbook for students of opera and survey courses.

By: Jeffrey Langford
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9781032459783
ISBN 10: 1032459786
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jeffrey Langford is Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York, NY. He is author of A History of the Symphony (Routledge, 2019) and Evenings at the Opera (Amadeus Press, 2011).