A Critical History Of Opera: Giving An Account Of The Rise And Progress Of The Different Schools, With A Description Of The Master Works In Each (1905

By Arthur Elson

Book Overview

""A Critical History of Opera: Giving an Account of the Rise and Progress of the Different Schools, with a Description of the Master Works in Each"" is a comprehensive book written by Arthur Elson in 1905. The book provides a detailed analysis of the history and evolution of opera, covering different schools and styles of opera from their inception to the early 20th century. Elson's book delves into the origins of opera in Italy and its subsequent spread throughout Europe, highlighting the contributions of prominent composers such as Monteverdi, Handel, Mozart, and Verdi. The author also discusses the various schools of opera, including the Italian, French, German, and English schools, and describes the distinctive features of each. The book provides a critical assessment of the most significant works of each school, analyzing their musical and dramatic elements, their historical context, and their impact on the development of opera. Elson's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of opera. Overall, ""A Critical History of Opera"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the evolution of this art form, its various styles and schools, and the master works that have shaped its history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436723574
• ISBN13: 9781436723572
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"