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The Lost Tradition of Dvorák's Operas
Myth, Music, and Nationalism
The Lost Tradition of Dvorák's Operas
Myth, Music, and Nationalism
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The Lost Tradition of Dvorák’s Operas: Myth, Music, and Nationalism examines Antonín Dvorák’s operas, specifically Jakobín and Rusalka, from a critical standpoint, focusing on such criteria as tonal structures, thematic material and motives, subject matter, Czech folklore and musical influences, textual language, nationalism, characters, compositional history, performance history, and reception. This research vindicates and validates Dvorák as an opera composer and shows him to be an overlooked master in nineteenth century opera and the bridge between the Verdi and Wagner traditions.
Table of Contents
List of Figures
Acknowledgements
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: The Evolution of Opera in Post-Napoleonic Europe
Chapter Three: The Birth of Czech Opera and the National Theatre
Chapter Four: Dvorák's Life and Travels
Chapter Five: A Microcosm of Dvorák's Opera; Analysis of Jakobín and Rusalka
Chapter Six: The Performance History of the Operas
Chapter Seven: Returning Dvorák's Voice to the Operatic Stage
Bibliography
Appendix: Further Reading and Listening
Product details
Published | 05 Sep 2023 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 204 |
ISBN | 9781666930153 |
Imprint | Lexington Books |
Illustrations | 33 b/w illustrations; 1 tables; |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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Dr. John Holland's book provides expert research and analysis of Dvorák’s operatic œuvre, and is a major contribution to the field for both musicologists and performers alike. He brings to light the musical, historical and cultural richness of an otherwise neglected part of Dvorák’s compositional output, while presenting modern-day awareness and performance practice suggestions.
Lisette Canton, DMA, Associate Professor at York University, and Founder and Artistic Director of the Ottawa Bach Choir

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