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Magic Of Opera

J. Merrill Knapp
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      Among the many introductions to opera, this is perhaps the best. J. Merrill Knapp, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University, divides his subject into two parts: In the first, he discusses the structure, production, theatrical conventions, and esthetics of opera in the second, he features biographies of the major composers and cogent analyses of exemplary qualities in their works. "Opera should have a wide appeal," says Knapp in his Preface. "In the past too many sensible people have associated it with diamond tiaras, exclusive theatre boxes, opening night social snobbery, and haughty prima donnas. For more understanding and knowledge are needed to get rid of these past impressions and to prove that opera is both within the comprehension of the ordinary person and worthy of high aspiration and serious study." This book will open ears and change minds. It is the ideal foundation for anyone curious about,or already in love with,the magical world of opera.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: J. Merrill Knapp EAN: 9780306802515 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 526 g HEIGHT: 227 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Hachette Books DATE PUBLISHED: 1985-08-22 CITY: GENRE: MUSIC / General, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Opera, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / History & Criticism WIDTH: 152 cm SPINE:

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      John Merrill Knapp (1914-1993), a professor emeritus of music at Princeton University, was a music educator, editor, and writer, primarily in the area of opera and the works of Handel.
      Among the many introductions to opera, this is perhaps the best. J. Merrill Knapp, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University, divides his subject into two parts: In the first, he discusses the structure, production, theatrical conventions, and esthetics of opera in the second, he features biographies of the major composers and cogent analyses of exemplary qualities in their works. "Opera should have a wide appeal," says Knapp in his Preface. "In the past too many sensible people have associated it with diamond tiaras, exclusive theatre boxes, opening night social snobbery, and haughty prima donnas. For more understanding and knowledge are needed to get rid of these past impressions and to prove that opera is both within the comprehension of the ordinary person and worthy of high aspiration and serious study." This book will open ears and change minds. It is the ideal foundation for anyone curious about,or already in love with,the magical world of opera.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: J. Merrill Knapp EAN: 9780306802515 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 526 g HEIGHT: 227 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Hachette Books DATE PUBLISHED: 1985-08-22 CITY: GENRE: MUSIC / General, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Opera, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / History & Criticism WIDTH: 152 cm SPINE:

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      John Merrill Knapp (1914-1993), a professor emeritus of music at Princeton University, was a music educator, editor, and writer, primarily in the area of opera and the works of Handel.

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