Memoirs Of The Musical Drama V2

By George Hogarth

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Musical Drama V2 is a book written by George Hogarth. The book is a detailed account of the history of musical drama, covering the period from the early 17th century to the mid-19th century. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the various musical genres that emerged during this period, including opera, operetta, and musical comedy. He also examines the lives and works of some of the most famous composers and performers of the time, such as Handel, Mozart, Rossini, and Bellini. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the musical drama. It also includes numerous illustrations and musical examples to help readers better understand the concepts and ideas discussed in the book. Overall, Memoirs of the Musical Drama V2 is a comprehensive and informative guide to the history of musical drama, which will appeal to anyone interested in music, theatre, or cultural history.In Two Volumes. A Well Known Music Critic And Scholar, Hogarth's Major Claim To Fame Was That Charles Dickens Was His Father-In-Law. He Was The Author Of Several Other Books Related To Music, All Highly Regarded But More Popular Than Scholarly. In This Work, He Treated The Past For The Most Part With Just A Bit On Musical Drama In His Own Time. A Most Useful History For The Layman And Even For The Scholar.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: 1162942975
• ISBN13: 9781162942971
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"