Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 140 Krehbiel, Henry Edward 1854 1923 Krehbiel, H. E. (Henry Edward) A Book of Operas: Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music Il barbiere de Siviglia -- Le nozze di Figaro -- Die Zauberflöte -- Don Giovanni -- Fidelio -- Faust -- Mefistofele -- La damnation de Faust -- La traviata -- Aïda -- Der Freischütz -- Tannhäuser -- Tristan und Isolde -- Parsifal -- Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg -- Lohengrin -- Hänsel and Gretel. "A Book of Operas: Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music" by Henry Edward Krehbiel is a comprehensive analysis of opera, focusing on key works and their journeys through performance history, written in the late 19th century. This exploration delves into the narratives, characters, composers, and significant productions of various famous operas, elucidating how their intricate plots and musical compositions have evolved over time and gained traction in various cultural contexts. The opening of the book lays the groundwork by detailing the history of Italian opera in America, beginning with the landmark performance of Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia." This section highlights the challenges and triumphs faced during its introduction, including initial failures and later success, while recounting the pivotal roles performed by singers and composers involved. An in-depth examination of "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" reveals its plot dynamics, character motivations, and the ingenuity that Rossini brought to the score, often reflecting on how the work has been interpreted and adapted throughout the years, showcasing Krehbiel’s expertise in bridging the gap between musical theory and practical performance history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Operas -- Stories, plots, etc. MT Text Opera Category: History - Other Category: Music 538788 2025-07-03T05:13:22.277108 text/html 538609 2025-01-09T20:23:30.157947 text/html 306627 2025-07-03T05:13:30.285135 application/epub+zip 312837 2025-07-03T05:13:25.583146 application/epub+zip 284182 2025-07-03T05:13:24.392098 application/epub+zip 595132 2025-07-03T05:13:34.061088 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 574837 2025-07-03T05:13:29.527118 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441188 2022-09-03T08:34:47.798069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 514881 2025-07-03T05:13:21.923132 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 509596 2020-12-29T02:42:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17752 2025-07-03T05:13:34.179080 application/rdf+xml 23516 2025-07-03T05:13:24.875105 image/jpeg 4493 2025-07-03T05:13:24.631120 image/jpeg 202841 2020-12-29T02:42:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 303757 2025-07-03T05:13:22.319144 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia