Gretry''s Operas and the French Public - From the Old Regime to the Restoration

Summary

The core of André Ernest Modeste Grétry’s appeal was his mastery of song. His melodies were exported out of the opera house into every corner of French life, serving as folkloristic tokens of celebration and solidarity. His death in 1813 was one of the sensations of the age, setting off months of commemorations and revivals of his work. To under

Product details

• Authors: R.J. Arnold, R.j. (University of Birkbeck Arnold
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780367597429
• ISBN: 978-0-367-59742-9
• No. of pages: 244
• Series: Ashgate Interdisciplinary Studies in Opera
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Monographs; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, France, European History, MUSIC / General, MUSIC / History & Criticism, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Opera, Opera, c 1500 onwards to present day, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Music reviews and criticism, History and Archaeology