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by Thomas Forrest Kelly

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A renowned music scholar narrates the social history of European opera during its golden age in the 18th and 19th centuries by taking readers behind the scenes at the premiere performances of five extraordinary and influential operas. 88 illustrations.

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A behind-the-scenes look at the premieres of five extraordinary operas

What was it like at the opening night of Mozart's Don Giovanni or Wagner's Das Rheingold? This glittering introduction to the world of opera takes us behind the scenes during premiere performances of five extraordinary operas.

"A rare and wonderful cultural history."--Philip Kennicott, Washington Post

"An absorbing tangle of minutiae about performing circumstances, personalities, conventions, expectations, critical responses, gossip. . . . This book is readable. Addictively."--Michael White, Opera Now

"This thoroughly enjoyable and informative book will delight all opera lovers; highly recommended."--Library Journal

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  • Title First Nights at the Opera
  • Author Thomas Forrest Kelly
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 464
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yale University Press, New Haven
  • Publication date May 28, 2006
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780300115260 / 0300115261
  • Weight 1.63 lbs (0.74 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.76 x 6.76 x 0.97 in (24.79 x 17.17 x 2.46 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 18th Century
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
  • Category Music/Songbooks
  • Library of Congress subjects Operas - First performances - Europe
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004006932
  • Dewey Decimal Code 782.109

About the author

Thomas Forrest Kelly is Morton B. Knafel Professor of Music at Harvard University.

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