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9781847495471

Der Rosenkavalier. Libretto : Komödie für Musik in drei Aufzügen von Hugo von Hofmannsthal

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  • ISBN13:

    9781847495471

  • ISBN10:

    1847495478

  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2012-03-01
  • Publisher: Oneworld Classics
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Summary

The guide has articles that describe the way in which Strauss and Hofmannsthal balance sentiment and parody within this great work. A detailed musical analysis explores the extraordinary achievement of Strauss at the very height of his powers as a supreme orchestrator and vocal writer. A further essay illuminates the work of Hofmannsthal, placing his libretto in the context of his other writings, and a final article examines the performance history of the opera. Illustrations, a thematic guide, the full libretto with English translation and reference sections are also included.

Author Biography

Richard Strauss (Author) : Richard Georg Strauss (1864 – 1949) was a leading German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras. He is best known for his operas, which include Der Rosenkavalier and Salome.

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