Opera From the Greek

Studies in the Poetics of Appropriation

Autor*innen

• Michael Ewans

Parameter

• 226 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Film
• Kunst & Kultur
• Musik

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The book delves into the adaptation of classical Greek tragedy and epic poetry in opera, featuring eight case studies from Monteverdi's Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria to Turnage's Greek. It highlights the complex relationship between the operas and their Greek origins, focusing on key differences in plot, character, and dramatic strategy. Ewans conducts a comparative analysis that reveals the significant issues arising from these adaptations, offering insights into how classical themes are reinterpreted in the operatic form.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback