[PDF] Rossini eBook

Author : Stendhal Stendhal
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,1 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781021217547

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Stendhal's Life of Rossini is a captivating biography of the famous Italian composer Gioachino Rossini. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, Stendhal paints a vivid picture of Rossini's life, career, and artistic output. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in music history or classical music. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Hilary Poriss
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 27,87 MB
Release : 2021
Category : Music
ISBN : 0190299630

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Introduction. "Bravo Figaro, Bravo Bravissimo!" -- A Whirlwind of Change -- Early Revivals : Almaviva, Bartolo, and Their Many Ways -- The World of Rosina and the Prima Donna's Playground -- A Return to Rossini -- The Untethered Splendor of Il barbiere di Siviglia.

Author : Michael Steen
Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 31,13 MB
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : Music
ISBN : 1848316046

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The première in 1816 in Rome of Gioachino Rossini's famous opera was a fiasco comparable to those of Wagner's Tannhäuser and Bizet's Carmen. But Il barbiere di Siviglia was soon recognised as being among the greatest of comic operas, comparable to those of Mozart. Even Beethoven was enthusiastic. Figaro, Seville's barber, is confident of a good pay-off for facilitating the elopement of Rosina with the Count of Almaviva. Her guardian also has designs on her and her fortune. Who will get there first? The story is based on a comedy by the French playwright Beaumarchais, whose The Marriage of Figaro was used by Mozart. The Barber is packed with famous tunes, displaying Rossini's glittering coloratura, trademark crescendos and patter: Figaro's famous Largo al factotum and Zitti, zitti, piano, piano; the Count's serenade with guitar, Ecco ridente; Rosina's Singing Lesson and Una voce poco fa; Doctor Bartolo's patter song A un dottor; Don Basilio's La calunnia. These are just some of the ingredients of this feast of humour and good tunes. Written by Michael Steen, author of the acclaimed The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, 'Short Guides to Great Operas' are concise, entertaining and easy to read. They are packed with useful information and informed opinion, helping to make you a truly knowledgeable opera-goer, and so maximising your enjoyment of a great musical experience. Other 'Short Guides to Great Operas' that you may enjoy include The Marriage of Figaro, Così fan tutte and Lucia di Lammermoor.

Author : Michael Steen
Publisher : Icon Books Ltd
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 26,86 MB
Release : 2012-05-18
Category : Music
ISBN : 1848314620

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Rossini's La Cenerentola (or Cinderella) is one of the most popular comic operas in the classical repertoire – the timeless fairy tale about the triumph of virtue over snobbery. Its first performance at Rome's Teatro Valle in January 1817 – when the composer was not yet 25 – was the customary fiasco. More recently, audiences have laughed at Rossini's wit, gasped at the momentum of his crescendos and marvelled at dazzling coloratura from great sopranos such as Cecilia Bartoli. The opera moves at the same frantic pace at which Rossini worked to compose it. Written by Michael Steen, author of the acclaimed The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, 'Short Guides to Great Operas' are concise, entertaining and easy to read books about opera. Each is an opera guide packed with useful information and informed opinion, helping to make you a truly knowledgeable opera-goer, and so maximising your enjoyment of a great musical experience. Other 'Short Guides to Great Operas' that you may enjoy include The Magic Flute, L'Elisir d'Amore and La Traviata.

Author : Burton D. Fisher
Publisher : Opera Journeys Publishing
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 23,15 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Music
ISBN : 0977132064

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A comprehensive guide to Rossini's THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, featuring Principal Characters in the opera, Brief Story Synopsis, Story Narrative with over 35 Music Highlight Examples, a complete, newly translated LIBRETTO with English/Italian side-by-side, selected Discography and Videography, Dictionary of Opera and Musical Terms, and an insightful and in depth Commentary and Analysis by Burton D. Fisher, noted opera author and lecturer.

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Publisher : Opera Journeys Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 27,72 MB
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Category : Art
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A complete newly translated Libretto of Rossini;s Donna del Lago featuring Italian-English side-by-side and music highlight examples.

Author : Denise P. Gallo
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,80 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Composers
ISBN : 9780815334743

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A comprehensive annotated bibliography of all the printed materials on Gioachino Rossini, the famous 19th-century composer

Author : Nicholas Mathew
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 11,13 MB
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0521768055

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Leading scholars re-evaluate the opposition between Beethoven and Rossini, the great symbolic duo of early nineteenth-century music.