Opera in the age of Rousseau : music, confrontation, realism /

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Charlton, David, 1946-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Series:Cambridge studies in opera.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Princely theatre. Palaces and patronage : Le devin and the 1754 Alceste ; Acting : from convention to discipline ; The opéra : cycles versus changes ; The reality of pastoral, 1742-1752 ; Le devin du village : a contextual enquiry
  • Opinion. Opera as a subject of debate ; The querelle : 'two ridiculous theses' ; Visions of reform
  • Italian opera for Paris. Travelling opera ; 'A real kick in the backside' : Bambini's performances and their effect ; Creative consequences
  • Towards European integration. New generations, new tastes ; In three acts : from Zaïde to Les paladins ; In three acts : the replacement of Rameau.