Berlioz's "dramatic symphony" Roméo et Juliette is regarded by many as his finest work; it is certainly among the most original. This book summarizes the complex genesis of the work before examining the music closely and always with a view to understanding its dramatic implications. Julian Rushton quotes and discusses the early and later critical reception and concludes by suggesting a way of hearing the work that recognizes the value of its mixed genre. The complete libretto is provided in both English and French.
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"...an excellent analysis of Berlioz's dramatic symphony for chorus, solo voices, and orchestra....Highly recommended for all collections as an insightful guide to this compex work." Choice
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Berlioz's "dramatic symphony" is certainly among his most original works and is regarded by many as his finest. With the intent of understanding its dramatic implications, this study summarizes the complex genesis of the work and provides the libretto in English and French.
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In his preface to Romeo et Juliette, made available to its first audience in 1839 (see Appendix la), Berlioz insists that it is 'a symphony, and not a concert opera'. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
antique cymbals, ball theme, travers chants, prologue chorus, second prologue, first prologue, gazette musicale, ball music, tomb scene, fugue subject, cor anglais, ball scene, choral symphony, programme music, balcony scene Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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In his preface to Romeo et Juliette, made available to its first audience in 1839 (see Appendix la), Berlioz insists that it is 'a symphony, and not a concert opera'. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
antique cymbals, ball theme, travers chants, prologue chorus, second prologue, first prologue, gazette musicale, ball music, tomb scene, fugue subject, cor anglais, ball scene, choral symphony, programme music, balcony scene Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Queen Mab, Benvenuto Cellini, Friar Lawrence, Stephen Heller, Auguste Morel, Beethoven's Ninth, Les Troyens, Prix de Rome, Harriet Smithson New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Romeo and Juliet (Folger Shakespeare Library) by William Shakespeare on 15 pages
- Romeo and Juliet (Simply Shakespeare) by William Shakespeare on 15 pages
- Romeo and Juliet (Penguin Readers, Level 3) by William Shakespeare on 15 pages
- Romeo And Juliet (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Saddleback Classics) by William Shakespeare on 15 pages
- Berlioz Orchestral Music (BBC Music Guides) by Hugh MacDonald on 5 pages
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