English National Opera Guide 4: Fidelio (Beethoven)

John, Nicholas (ed.)

ISBN 10: 071453823X / ISBN 13: 9780714538235

Published by John Calder/Riverrun Press, 1980

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: English National Opera Guide 4: Fidelio (Beethoven)
• Publisher: John Calder/Riverrun Press
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071453823X
• ISBN 13: 9780714538235
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 234 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

English National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original. Fidelio is Beethoven's only opera and the composition he is said to have loved the most. Elizabeth Forbes introduces the background and composition of the opera, written and revised over the years when Europe was caught up in the Napoleonic campaigns. Basil Deane's musical commentary is the fruit of a life's study and devotion to the work. The last contribution is an extract from Ernest Newman's translation of Romain Rolland's classic study of Beethoven the Creator.

About the Author

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827) remains one of the most famous and influential composers and pianist of all time. His hearing began to deteriorate in the late 1790s, yet he continued to compose, conduct, and perform, even after becoming completely deaf.