Opera in the British Isles, 1875-1918

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Music, Music Styles, Classical & Opera, Opera
Cover of the book Opera in the British Isles, 1875-1918 by Paul Rodmell, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Paul Rodmell ISBN: 9781317085447
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 13, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Paul Rodmell
ISBN: 9781317085447
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 13, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

While the musical culture of the British Isles in the 'long nineteenth century' has been reclaimed from obscurity by musicologists in the last thirty years, appraisal of operatic culture in the latter part of this period has remained largely elusive. Paul Rodmell argues that there were far more opportunities for composers, performers and audiences than one might expect, an assertion demonstrated by the fact that over one hundred serious operas by British composers were premiered between 1875 and 1918. Rodmell examines the nature of operatic culture in the British Isles during this period, looking at the way in which opera was produced and 'consumed' by companies and audiences, the repertory performed, social attitudes to opera, the dominance of London's West End and the activities of touring companies in the provinces, and the position of British composers within this realm of activity. In doing so, he uncovers the undoubted challenges faced by opera in Britain in this period, and delves further into why it was especially difficult to make a breakthrough in this particular genre when other fields of compositional endeavour were enjoying a period of sustained growth. Whilst contemporaneous composers and commentators and later advocates of British music may have felt that the country's operatic life did not measure up to their aspirations or ambitions, there was still a great deal of activity and, even if this was not necessarily that which was always desired, it had a significant and lasting impact on musical culture in Britain.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

While the musical culture of the British Isles in the 'long nineteenth century' has been reclaimed from obscurity by musicologists in the last thirty years, appraisal of operatic culture in the latter part of this period has remained largely elusive. Paul Rodmell argues that there were far more opportunities for composers, performers and audiences than one might expect, an assertion demonstrated by the fact that over one hundred serious operas by British composers were premiered between 1875 and 1918. Rodmell examines the nature of operatic culture in the British Isles during this period, looking at the way in which opera was produced and 'consumed' by companies and audiences, the repertory performed, social attitudes to opera, the dominance of London's West End and the activities of touring companies in the provinces, and the position of British composers within this realm of activity. In doing so, he uncovers the undoubted challenges faced by opera in Britain in this period, and delves further into why it was especially difficult to make a breakthrough in this particular genre when other fields of compositional endeavour were enjoying a period of sustained growth. Whilst contemporaneous composers and commentators and later advocates of British music may have felt that the country's operatic life did not measure up to their aspirations or ambitions, there was still a great deal of activity and, even if this was not necessarily that which was always desired, it had a significant and lasting impact on musical culture in Britain.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Organization of the Expert Society by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Practical Judgement in International Political Theory by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Into the Melting Pot by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Petrie's Ptolemaic and Roman Memphis by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Antisemitism and Modernity by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Sound Synthesis and Sampling by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book International Studies by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book The Routledge Research Companion to Law and Humanities in Nineteenth-Century America by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Presence & Pre-Express 2 by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Folk Women and Indirection in Morrison, N�huibhne, Hurston, and Lavin by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Professional Values and Practice by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Early Modern Southeast Asia, 1350-1800 by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Nursing & Health Survival Guide: Medical Abbreviations & Normal Ranges by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Animal Minds by Paul Rodmell
Cover of the book Regenerative Urban Design and Ecosystem Biomimicry by Paul Rodmell
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy