Janacek's Operas - Softcover

Tyrrell, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571195822 ISBN 13: 9780571195824

Publisher: Faber and Faber, 1998

Synopsis

One of the most original and engaging composers of the twentieth century, Janácek is now regarded as one of its major musical dramatists and his operas have become a regular part of the repertory. John Tyrrell - a renowned Janácek scholar - provides English translations, scrupulously annotated, of the chief literary documents relating to the genesis and early performances of each of Janácek's nine operas.

About this title

About the Author:

John Tyrrell is Professor of Music at Cardiff University. His books include Czech Opera, Janácek's Operas and editions of the memoirs of Janácek's widow and Janácek's correspondence with Kamila Stösslová . He is co-author of the standard catalogue of Janácek's works and, with Sir Charles Mackerras, he edited Janácek's opera Jenufa. In 2002 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Masaryk University of Brno for his work on Janácek and Czech music.

Synopsis:

One of the most original and engaging of 20th-century composers. Janacek is now regarded as one of its major musical dramatists; his operas are a regular part of the repertory. This book presents annotated translations of documents relating to the genesis and early performances of his nine operas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber and Faber
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0571195822
• ISBN 13: 9780571195824
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432