WA Mozart Idomeneo Julian Rushton Cambridge Opera Handbook series Hardcover

Description: This listing is for a Hardcover book titled WA Mozart Idomeneo by Julian Rushton Published in 1993 by Cambridge University Opera Handbook series This hardcover is a retired library copy with normal library markings that is in very good excellent condition other than the library markings pages are Crisp & clean.Idomeneo, by common consent Mozart's greatest opera seria, is a rich synthesis of the dramatic potentialities of Italian opera seria, French tragédie lyrique, and recent German opera. It was composed for the finest orchestra in Germany and some excellent singers. Mozart's relish of the challenge and his problems with some performers and the bureaucracy are uniquely documented in his letters home and these form the basis of a vivid account of the genesis of the opera. A detailed synopsis relates the musical and dramatic action of the opera. Further chapters trace the historical development of its subject matter 'from myth to libretto' and chart the opera's performance history, including a description of Richard Strauss's 1931 reworking. Later chapters consider the opera's general structure and the musical forms, and analyse passages of particular interest.Idomeneo, by common consent Mozart's greatest opera seria, is a rich synthesis of the dramatic potentialities of Italian opera seria, French tragédie lyrique, and recent German opera. It was composed for the finest orchestra in Germany and some excellent singers. Mozart's relish of the challenge and his problems with some performers and the bureaucracy are uniquely documented in his letters home and these form the basis of a vivid account of the genesis of the opera. A detailed synopsis relates the musical and dramatic action of the opera. Further chapters trace the historical development of its subject matter 'from myth to libretto' and chart the opera's performance history, including a description of Richard Strauss's 1931 reworking. Later chapters consider the opera's general structure and the musical forms, and analyse passages of particular interest.This is a pre-owned retired library copy Please review pictures and the description for any condition issues as they are part of the description. Simply mouse over the image and you should get a super zoomed-in view, or you can click on the image to see it larger. The exact item(s) that is pictured is what will be shipped IF YOU HAVE ANY, PLEASE E-MAIL US WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS.PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION AND RETURN POLICY BEFORE ORDERING. Thank You for Shopping on eBay and supporting small businesses!

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Location: Athens, Georgia

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