Opera and its Symbols: The Unity of Words, Music and Staging

Donington, Dr. Robert

ISBN 10: 0300047134 / ISBN 13: 9780300047134

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, 1990

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Clean, sharp corners, firm hinges, DJ in NF condition. BP/Opera.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Opera and its Symbols: The Unity of Words, Music and Staging
• Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300047134
• ISBN 13: 9780300047134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Opera

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Synopsis

The author is a noted musicologist, performer, and writer, known for his book "Wagner's Ring and Its Symbols", and for his reference work "The Interpretation of Early Music". In this book, he discusses the workings of symbolism in opera and the importance of staging an opera in keeping with the composer's intentions. Only in this way, claims the author, can we be faithful to the conscious or unconscious symbolism invested in the work by the composer and librettist.