Opera for the People: English-Language Opera and Women Managers in Late 19th-Century America (AMS Studies in Music)
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (940 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199371652 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 616 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Bottoms Professor at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, has long been interested in the musical culture of nineteenth-century America, and has conducted research and published extensively on that topic. C. Katherine Preston, the David N. Some of her books include Music forHire: Professional Musicians in Washington, D. 1877-1900; Opera on the Road: Traveling Opera Troupes in the United States, 1825-1860
1877-1900; Opera on the Road: Traveling Opera Troupes in the United States, 1825-1860; a co-edited facsimile edition of a binder's volume of sheet music, Emily's Songbook: Music in 1850s Albany and a scholarly edition of George Bristow's Symphony No.2, 'The Jullien' as part of the MUSA series. Past-President of the Society for American Music, Preston has been the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Humanities Center, and the Fulbright Foundation.. Some of her books include Music forHire: Professional Musicians in Washington, D. About the AuthorKatherine Preston, the David N. Bottoms Professor at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, has long been interested in the musical culture of nineteenth-century America, and has conducted research and published extensively on tha
Author Katherine Preston reveals how-contrary to the existing historiography on the American musical culture of this period-English-language opera not only flourished in the United States during this time, but found its success significantly bolstered by the support of women impresarios, prima-donnas, managers, and philanthropists who provided financial backing to opera companies.This rich and compelling study details the lives and professional activities of several important players in American postbellum opera, including manager Effie Ober, philanthropist Jeannette Thurber, and performers/artistic directors Caroline Richings, Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa, Clara Louise Kellogg, and