Berlioz - Romeo Et Juliette

Berlioz's 'dramatic symphony' Romeo et Juliette is regarded by many as his finest work; it is certainly among the most original. This book summarizes the complex genesis of the work before examining the music closely and always with a view to understanding its dramatic implications.

List of contents

List of abbreviations and acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. The genesis of Roméo et Juliette; 3. Berlioz, Shakespeare and Garrick; 4. Exordium: Introduction and Prologue; Roméo seul; 5. The heart of the matter: Scène d'amour; La reine Mab; 6. Tragedy and reconciliation: Convoi funébre; Roméo au tombeau; Finale; 7. A view from 1839 by Stephen Heller; 8. Performance and reception: 1839 and beyond; 9. Afterword: Roméo et Juliette as covert opera; Appendices; Notes; Select bibliography; Index.

Summary

This book summarises the complex genesis of Berlioz's Roméo et Juliette then examines the music closely and always with a view to understanding its dramatic implications. The complete libretto is provided in both English and French.

Product details

• Authors: Julian Rushton
• Assisted by: Julian Rushton (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.10.2007
• EAN: 9780521377676
• ISBN: 978-0-521-37767-6
• No. of pages: 132
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 177 g
• Series: Cambridge Music Handbooks
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous