310円 Richard Wagner's "The Ring of the Nibelung (Illustrated Edition)" is a monumental opera cycle that weaves together mythological themes and profound philosophical insights within a vibrant tapestry of music and drama. Comprising four operasー"Das Rheingold," "Die Walküre," "Siegfried," and "Götter...

16,773円 Musicologists have increasingly taken a wide-angled lens on the study of music in society, to explore how it can be intertwined with issues of politics, gender, religion, race, psychology, memory, and space. Recent studies of music in connection with society take in a variety of musical phenomena...

12,153円 Music Glocalization and the Composer: The Case of Franz Xaver Scharwenka (1850–1924) examines the life, milieu, and music of composer Franz Xaver Scharwenka. Mikolaj Rykowski argues that Scharwenka held the ability to function on a global scale relatively early in music history, founding conserva...

150円 Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts encapsulates the timeless allure of fairy tales while integrating the grandiose dimensions of opera. This anthology transcends mere retelling, exploring the interplay of narrative and musical expression. Featuring a rich tapestry of styles, from lyri...

150円 In "Famous Prima Donnas," Lewis Clinton Strang offers a compelling exploration of the illustrious careers of some of opera's most celebrated female stars. Written in a rich, descriptive style, Strang's work captures not only the technical prowess of these singers but also their social and cultura...

310円 In "Parsifal," the anthology presents a profound exploration of mystical themes, delving into the realms of spirituality, purity, and enlightenment. The collection spans an array of literary styles, incorporating lyrical poetry, intricate prose, and dramatic narratives that reflect the rich tapes...

150円 In "Chapters of Opera," Henry Edward Krehbiel meticulously dissects the evolution of operatic art, offering readers an engaging exploration of its historical and cultural significance. Written in a lyrical yet scholarly style, Krehbiel's prose intertwines analysis with anecdotal narratives, allow...

310円 In "The Russian Opera," Rosa Newmarch provides an insightful exploration of Russian operatic traditions, tracing their evolution from the early 18th century to the 20th century. Employing a scholarly yet accessible literary style, she interweaves historical analysis with vivid descriptions of ope...

10,280円 This book approaches opera fantasias – instrumental works that use themes from a single opera as the body of their virtuosic and flamboyant material – both historically and theoretically, concentrating on compositions for and by woodwind-instrument performers in Italy in the nineteenth century. I...

15,919円 Few composers embodied wider cultural interests than Wagner or had greater cultural consequences. This is the first collection to examine directly the rich array of intellectual, social and cultural contexts within which Wagner worked. Alongside fresh accounts of historical topics, from spa cultu...

12,603円 Since the nineteenth century, some of the most influential historians have portrayed opera and tragedy as wholly distinct cultural phenomena. These historians have denied a meaningful connection between the tragedy of the ancients and the efforts of early modern composers to arrive at styles that...

9,578円 The monograph concerns one of the most important trends in contemporary classical Polish music. The ‟new romanticism” represented the reaction to the crisis of the avant-garde in the 70s. It appeared in works by the ‟1933 generation” (Penderecki, Górecki, Kilar), ‟the Stalowa Wola generation” (Kn...