The Urbanization of Opera
| Author | : Anselm Gerhard |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 540 |
| Release | : 1998-08-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0226288579 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780226288574 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (574 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Urbanization of Opera by : Anselm Gerhard
Download or read book The Urbanization of Opera written by Anselm Gerhard and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1998-08-15 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do so many operas end in suicide, murder, and death? Why do many characters in large-scale operas exhibit neurotic behaviors worthy of psychoanalysis? Why are the legendary grands operas - much celebrated in their time - so seldom performed today?
