Operetta: A Theatrical History (Routledge Studies in Musical Genres)

Traubner, Richard

ISBN 10: 0415966418 / ISBN 13: 9780415966412

Published by Routledge, 2003

About this Item

Beginning in mid-19th century Europe, this resource covers all of the key developments in operetta, including the landmark works by Strauss and his followers, Gilbert & Sullivan, Franz Lehar, Rudolf Friml, Victor Herbert, and many more. Num Pages: 502 pages, 94 b&w photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGC9; AVGM; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 158 x 28. Weight in Grams: 692. . 2003. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Operetta: A Theatrical History (Routledge Studies in Musical Genres)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415966418
• ISBN 13: 9780415966412
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

"Operetta: A Theatrical History" is considered the classic history of this important musical theater form. Traubner's book, first published in 1983, is still recognized as the key history of the people and productions that made operetta a worldwide phenomenon. Beginning in mid-19th century Europe, the book covers all of the key developments in the form, including the landmark works by Strauss and his followers, Gilbert & Sullivan, Franz Lehar, Rudolf Friml, Victor Herbert, and many more. The book perfectly captures the champagne-and-ballroom atmosphere of the greatest works in the genre. It will appeal to all fans of musical theatre history.

About the Author

Richard Traubner is a well-known history of operetta, thanks to this book, and his articles in the New York Times, Opera News, program notes, and notes for recordings. He lives in New York City.