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Routledge French Opera 1730-1830: Meaning and Media Book

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Explore the evolution of French opera through this academic collection from Routledge. This volume, part of the Variorum Collected Studies series, brings together essential essays that examine the era from early opera comique to the rise of early grand opera. Most of the included research dates from 1992 onwards, with several essays specifically expanded for this publication. By combining recent archival research with new musicological theory, this book offers a deep look at how media functions within the genre. The text examines media through both practical theatre resources and narrative systems. Readers will find detailed investigations into minuet-scenes, diegetic romance, and the specific application of musical motives. This collection serves as a significant resource for those studying the aesthetics and theory of opera during this transformative historical period.

Key Features

Includes a collection of scholarly essays focusing on the period between 1730 and 1830.

Utilizes recent archival research and new musicological theory to provide updated insights.

Analyzes narrative systems including minuet-scenes and the use of musical motives.

Examines the practical theatre resources and media used in French opera production.

Covers the transition from early opera comique to the development of early grand opera.

Features expanded essays specifically updated for this Variorum Collected Studies volume.

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Release Date
20 March 2000
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13 February 2007

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