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"Chapters of Opera" by Henry Edward Krehbiel is a historical and critical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides an extensive examination of the development of the lyric drama in New York, particularly focusing on the city's operatic history from its first Italian performances in the early 19th century to the momentous events occurring around 1908. Krehbiel shares his personal experiences as a long-time musical critic for The New York Tribune, providing insights into the various artistic and management dynamics that have shaped opera in New York. At the start of the narrative, Krehbiel sets the scene by reflecting on the origins of Italian opera in New York, recounting the challenges and triumphs of early productions, including the debut of Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" in 1825. He includes anecdotes about key figures such as Manuel Garcia and Lorenzo da Ponte, as well as detailing the transformations in audience tastes and opera management through accounts of early opera houses and their struggles for acceptance. This opening portion lays a solid foundation for a deeper exploration into the intricacies of operatic life in the city, illustrating the rich cultural tapestry that defines New York's operatic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) ... Read more Show less

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Author	Krehbiel, Henry Edward, 1854-1923
Title	Chapters of Opera Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time
Credits	Plain text adaption by Andrew Sly
Reading Level	Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language	English
LoC Class	ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject	Opera -- New York (State) -- New York
Category	Text
eBook-No.	5995
ISBN (HTML)	979-8-238-05995-2
Release Date	May 29, 2005
Last Update	Dec 29, 2020
Copyright	Public domain in the USA.
Downloads	689 downloads in the last 30 days.

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