Opera North : Historical and Dramaturgical Perspectives on Opera Studies Hardback
by Kara McKechnie
Hardback
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This illustrated study is a resource for opera scholars, opera workers and opera lovers.
It explores the field of opera studies in three ways: Through history: Opera North is presented through a historical lens within the UK operatic landscape.
The chapter amalgamates extensive archival resources and interview material, including many illustrations from its 35 year history.
Through ethnography: the day-to-day workplace behaviour of an opera company is explored in its rehearsal and performance spaces, and the production cycle from first music rehearsal to first night is traced through detailed observation and photographic records.
Through production analysis: selected productions of recent years are given a dramaturgical focus, with aspects of conceptual, textual and visual analysis.
Opera North was founded as English National Opera North in 1978.
It became independent from English National Opera in 1981 and holds a reputation for fostering artistic talent, for adventurous programming choices and for high production values. This study explores universal issues relating to the production of opera, based on the very specific example of our National Opera Company in the North.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:350 pages
- Publisher:Emerald Publishing Limited
- Publication Date:04/11/2014
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- ISBN:9781783505012
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:350 pages
- Publisher:Emerald Publishing Limited
- Publication Date:04/11/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9781783505012
