ISBN: 9780521028837

Explores the cultural life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London.In this study, Ian Woodfield explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-ce… Mehr…

Explores the cultural life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London.In this study, Ian Woodfield explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London. It was a period when theatre and opera worlds mixed, venues were shared, and agents and managers collaborated and competed. Through primary sources, many analysed for the first time, Woodfield examines such issues as finances, recruitment policy, the handling of singers and composers, links with Paris and Italy, and the role of women in opera management. These key topics are also placed within the context of a personal dispute between two of the most important managers of the day, the woman writer Frances Brooke and the actor David Garrick, which influenced the running of the major venues, the King's Theatre, Drury Lane and Covent Garden. Woodfield has also uncovered new information concerning the influential role of the eighteenth-century music historian and critic Charles Burney, as artistic advisor to the King's Theatre.Review quote:'- well organised, superbly written and scrupulously documented. Woodfield's riveting study demonstrates the importance of appreciating the varied forces that shaped opera in London during the eighteenth century.' Eighteenth-Century Music'The author is successful in reconstructing what is in total a fascinating picture of the ins and outs of opera management - an important piece of the historical jigsaw of London theatrical life.' Opera Magazine'In his hands the period springs vibrantly to life - Scholarship with a human face - wonderful stuff!' International Record ReviewTable of contents:List of tables; List of musical examples; Acknowledgements; A note on conventions; Introduction; 1. The Hobart management; 2. The new managers take control; 3. Sacchini and the revival of opera seria; 4. Recruitment procedures and artistic policy; 5. The King's Theatre in crisis; 6. The recruitment of Lovattini; 7. The English community in Rome; 8. Lucrezia Agujari at the Pantheon; 9. Caterina Gabrielli; 10. Rauzzini's last season; 11. The King's Theatre flourishes; 12. The Queen of Quavers satire; 13. Financial management; 14. Opera salaries; 15. The sale of 1778; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index. Taschenbuch, Cambridge University Press<

ISBN: 9780521028837

In this study, Ian Woodfield explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London. It was a period when theatre and opera worlds mixed, venues were… Mehr…

In this study, Ian Woodfield explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London. It was a period when theatre and opera worlds mixed, venues were shared, and agents and managers collaborated and competed. Through primary sources, many analysed for the first time, Woodfield examines such issues as finances, recruitment policy, the handling of singers and composers, links with Paris and Italy, and the role of women in opera management. These key topics are also placed within the context of a personal dispute between two of the most important managers of the day, the woman writer Frances Brooke and the actor David Garrick, which influenced the running of the major venues, the King's Theatre, Drury Lane and Covent Garden. Woodfield has also uncovered new information concerning the influential role of the eighteenth-century music historian and critic Charles Burney, as artistic advisor to the King's Theatre. Bücher > Fremdsprachige Bücher > Englische Bücher 229 x 152 x 20 mm , Cambridge University Press, Cambridge University Press<

2006, ISBN: 9780521028837

Kartoniert, 356 Seiten, 229mm x 152mm x 22mm, Sprache(n): eng This book explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London. Through primary sourc… Mehr…

Kartoniert, 356 Seiten, 229mm x 152mm x 22mm, Sprache(n): eng This book explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London. Through primary sources, many analyzed for the first time, Ian Woodfield examines such issues as finances, recruitment policy, handling of singers and composers, links with Paris and Italy, and the role of women in opera management. These key topics are also placed within the context of a dispute between two of the most important managers of the day, Frances Brooke and David Garrick, and the major venues of the time: the King's Theatre and its rivals Drury Lane and Covent Garden.Ian Woodfield is Professor of Historical Musicology at The Queen's University of Belfast. Versandkostenfreie Lieferung, [PU: Cambridge University Press]<

ISBN: 9780521028837

This book explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London. Through primary sources, many analyzed for the first time, Ian Woodfield examines s… Mehr…

This book explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London. Through primary sources, many analyzed for the first time, Ian Woodfield examines such issues as finances, recruitment policy, handling of singers and composers, links with Paris and Italy, and the role of women in opera management. These key topics are also placed within the context of a dispute between two of the most important managers of the day, Frances Brooke and David Garrick, and the major venues of the time: the King''s Theatre and its rivals Drury Lane and Covent Garden. | Opera And Drama In Eighteenth-century London by Ian Woodfield Paperback | Indigo Chapters Books > Music & Movies & Performing Arts > Music > Opera P10122, Ian Woodfield<

ISBN: 9780521028837

This book explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London. Through primary sources, many analyzed for the first time, Ian Woodfield examines s… Mehr…

This book explores the cultural and commercial life of Italian opera in late eighteenth-century London. Through primary sources, many analyzed for the first time, Ian Woodfield examines such issues as finances, recruitment policy, handling of singers and composers, links with Paris and Italy, and the role of women in opera management. These key topics are also placed within the context of a dispute between two of the most important managers of the day, Frances Brooke and David Garrick, and the major venues of the time: the King's Theatre and its rivals Drury Lane and Covent Garden. New Textbooks>Trade Paperback>Music>Opera>Opera, Cambridge University Press Core >1 >T<