The Operas of Michael Tippett [Opera Guide 29]

John, Nicholas [Opera Guide Series Editior]

ISBN 10: 0714540617 / ISBN 13: 9780714540610

Published by John Calder, London, 1985

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1985. 144pp. B&W illustrations. "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 where appropriate. Although it is impossible to trace any one particular theme running through the operas of Michael Tippett, the libretti of his four operas are fascinating to compare. The dense allusions of The Midsummer Marriage (1955), here annotated, gave way to the classical formality of King Priam (1962); the psycho-analytical preoccupations of The Knot Garden (1970) hardly foreshadow the contemporary political commentary of The Ice Break (1977). Each work breaks new ground and provokes unexpected responses. The libretti offer unique introductions to the music. They incidentally throw a searching light on the direction of British theatre since 1945." Slight wear to corners, otherwise in very good condition with no inscriptions.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Operas of Michael Tippett [Opera Guide 29]
• Publisher: John Calder, London
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0714540617
• ISBN 13: 9780714540610
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good
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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 where appropriate. Although it is impossible to trace any one particular theme running through the operas of Michael Tippett, the libretti of his four operas are fascinating to compare. The dense allusions of The Midsummer Marriage (1955), here annotated, gave way to the classical formality of King Priam (1962); the psycho-analytical preoccupations of The Knot Garden (1970) hardly foreshadow the contemporary political commentary of The Ice Break (1977). Each work breaks new ground and provokes unexpected responses. The libretti offer unique introductions to the music. They incidentally throw a searching light on the direction of British theatre since 1945.