The Grand Opera in America

By Henry C. Lahee

Book Overview

The Grand Opera in America is a comprehensive book written by Henry C. Lahee that explores the history of opera in the United States. The book covers the development of opera in America from its earliest beginnings in the 18th century to the early 20th century. Lahee provides a detailed account of the key figures and events that shaped the opera scene in America, including the establishment of opera houses, the arrival of European opera companies, and the emergence of American opera composers and performers. The book also includes a wealth of information on the productions, performers, and repertoire of the major opera companies in America during this period. The Grand Opera in America is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of opera in the United States and the cultural and artistic developments that shaped this important art form.1902. Illustrated. Contents: Ballad Opera; English Opera; Italian Opera-Max Maretzek; Italian Opera-Hackett and Ullman; Italian Opera-Strakosch and De Vivo; Italian Opera-Mapleson; German Opera; Grand Opera of Recent Years; and Opera in English.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: 1417906642
• ISBN13: 9781417906642
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"