Janacek'S Operas by John Tyrrell

Janacek'S Operas by John Tyrrell

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Summary

One of the most original and engaging of 20th-century composers. Janacek is now regarded as one of its major musical dramatists; his operas are a regular part of the repertory. This book presents annotated translations of documents relating to the genesis and early performances of his nine operas.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

Janacek'S Operas by John Tyrrell

One of the most original and engaging composers of the twentieth century, Jan cek is now regarded as one of its major musical dramatists and his operas have become a regular part of the repertory. John Tyrrell - a renowned Jan cek scholar - provides English translations, scrupulously annotated, of the chief literary documents relating to the genesis and early performances of each of Jan cek's nine operas.
John Tyrrell is Professor of Music at Cardiff University. His books include Czech Opera, Janacek's Operas and editions of the memoirs of Janacek's widow and Janacek's correspondence with Kamila Stosslova . He is co-author of the standard catalogue of Janacek's works and, with Sir Charles Mackerras, he edited Janacek's opera Jenufa. In 2002 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Masaryk University of Brno for his work on Janacek and Czech music.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780571195824
ISBN 10 0571195822
Title Janacek'S Operas
Author John Tyrrell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 1998-09-21
Number of pages 432
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.