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. . . . .

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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
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: New

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"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.

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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.

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