Lost Tradition of Dvorak''s Operas - Myth, Music, and Nationalism

This book investigates the stories behind the neglect and suppression of Antonín Dvöák's operas and presents new analysis and understanding of these beautiful works.

List of contents

Table of Contents
List of Figures
Acknowledgements
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: The Evolution of Opera in Post-Napoleonic Europe
Chapter Three: The Birth of Czech Opera and the National Theatre
Chapter Four: Dvöák's Life and Travels
Chapter Five: A Microcosm of Dvöák's Opera; Analysis of Jakobín and Rusalka
Chapter Six: The Performance History of the Operas
Chapter Seven: Returning Dvöák's Voice to the Operatic Stage
Bibliography
Appendix: Further Reading and Listening

About the author

By John Holland

Summary

This book investigates the stories behind the neglect and suppression of Antonín Dvorak’s operas and presents new analysis and understanding of these beautiful works.

Product details

• Authors: John Holland
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781666930146
• ISBN: 978-1-66693-014-6
• No. of pages: 204
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous; Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Opera, Opera, Musicians, singers, bands and groups, Composers and songwriters