Routledge Masculinity in Opera: Gender, History, and New Musicology

Explore the complex relationship between masculinity and operatic practice in this scholarly work from Routledge. While masculine studies have influenced cultural and sociological fields for decades, the specific connection between masculinity and opera has lacked deep critical analysis. This book fills that gap by examining how masculinity is constructed, represented, and negotiated within music and performance. Drawing on feminist and queer perspectives, the text addresses the phallocentric tendencies found in the genre. It provides a necessary look at how gender identity shapes operatic history and musicological thought. This volume is an essential resource for students, researchers, and academics interested in gender studies, musicology, and the evolution of opera. By looking at these themes through a modern lens, the book offers a fresh perspective on how identity is built through sound and stagecraft.