Items related to French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination
Synopsis
During the July Monarchy, French grand operas, with their plots drawn from historical events, tended to be received as metaphors for current political themes. Previous studies have usually underestimated the role of music and the visual dimensions in articulating an alternative message to that offered by the libretto, and have instead focused on single political interpretations. In this study, five operas - Auber's La Muette de Portici and Gustave III, Niedermeyer's Stradella, Halévy's Charles VI and Meyerbeer's Le Prophete - illustrate the complex, contested nature of political meaning during this period. By setting these operas in the context of the emerging liberal historiography pioneered by Jules Michelet, and analysing the manner in which audiences and critics constructed 'meanings' with reference to their personal and collective experience and memories, this study reveals the central position that grand opera occupied in the period, bringing the past alive.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description
During the years of the July Monarchy, French grand opera exploited the powerful combination of musical and visual effects to foreground political agendas. Taking five operas - by Auber, Meyerbeer, Halévy and Niedermeyer - this book reveals the central position that grand opera occupied during this period, bringing the past alive.
About the Author
Sarah Hibberd is Lecturer in Music at the University of Nottingham.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0521184266
- ISBN 13 9780521184267
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages294
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination
Stock Image
French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0521184266
ISBN 13: 9780521184267
New
Softcover
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2215580246758
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination (Paperback)
Published by
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2011
ISBN 10: 0521184266
ISBN 13: 9780521184267
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Fairfield, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. During the July Monarchy, French grand operas, with their plots drawn from historical events, tended to be received as metaphors for current political themes. Previous studies have usually underestimated the role of music and the visual dimensions in articulating an alternative message to that offered by the libretto, and have instead focused on single political interpretations. In this study, five operas - Auber's La Muette de Portici and Gustave III, Niedermeyer's Stradella, Halevy's Charles VI and Meyerbeer's Le Prophete - illustrate the complex, contested nature of political meaning during this period. By setting these operas in the context of the emerging liberal historiography pioneered by Jules Michelet, and analysing the manner in which audiences and critics constructed 'meanings' with reference to their personal and collective experience and memories, this study reveals the central position that grand opera occupied in the period, bringing the past alive. During the years of the July Monarchy, French grand opera exploited the powerful combination of musical and visual effects to foreground political agendas. Taking five operas - by Auber, Meyerbeer, Halevy and Niedermeyer - this book reveals the central position that grand opera occupied during this period, bringing the past alive. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780521184267
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination
Published by
Cambridge University Press 2011-02, 2011
ISBN 10: 0521184266
ISBN 13: 9780521184267
New
PF
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9780521184267
Quantity: 10 available
Stock Image
French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination
Print on DemandSeller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reissue edition. 278 pages. 9.25x6.50x0.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # __0521184266
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0521184266
ISBN 13: 9780521184267
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 500. Seller Inventory # C9780521184267
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller Image
French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0521184266
ISBN 13: 9780521184267
New
Taschenbuch
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Closely examining five French operas, this book reveals how and why grand opera sought to bring the past alive. Seller Inventory # 9780521184267
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination
Published by
Cambridge University Press, 2011
ISBN 10: 0521184266
ISBN 13: 9780521184267
New
Softcover
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. During the years of the July Monarchy, French grand opera exploited the powerful combination of musical and visual effects to foreground political agendas. Taking five operas - by Auber, Meyerbeer, Halevy and Niedermeyer - this book reveals the central posi. Seller Inventory # 446929204
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
French Grand Opera and the Historical Imagination (Paperback)
Published by
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2011
ISBN 10: 0521184266
ISBN 13: 9780521184267
New
Paperback
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. During the July Monarchy, French grand operas, with their plots drawn from historical events, tended to be received as metaphors for current political themes. Previous studies have usually underestimated the role of music and the visual dimensions in articulating an alternative message to that offered by the libretto, and have instead focused on single political interpretations. In this study, five operas - Auber's La Muette de Portici and Gustave III, Niedermeyer's Stradella, Halevy's Charles VI and Meyerbeer's Le Prophete - illustrate the complex, contested nature of political meaning during this period. By setting these operas in the context of the emerging liberal historiography pioneered by Jules Michelet, and analysing the manner in which audiences and critics constructed 'meanings' with reference to their personal and collective experience and memories, this study reveals the central position that grand opera occupied in the period, bringing the past alive. During the years of the July Monarchy, French grand opera exploited the powerful combination of musical and visual effects to foreground political agendas. Taking five operas - by Auber, Meyerbeer, Halevy and Niedermeyer - this book reveals the central position that grand opera occupied during this period, bringing the past alive. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780521184267
Quantity: 1 available