An introduction to-- Rossini, Tancredi

An introduction to-- Rossini, Tancredi / written by Thomson Smillie.

This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of the major operas. Using the principal themes and arias, taken from the Naxos recording of the complete work.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Smillie, Thomson
Other Authors:	Timson, David, Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : Naxos, ℗2004.
Series:	Opera explained.
Subjects:	Rossini, Gioacchino, > 1792-1868. > Tancredi. Tancredi (Rossini, Gioacchino) Operas > Analysis, appreciation. Operas > Stories, plots, etc. Operas Operas > Analysis, appreciation Streaming audio. Stories, plots, etc.
Online Access:	Click for online access

Table of Contents:

Background. Introduction: Rossini's background
Rossini's operatic overtures
Semiramide and William Tell
Rossini's career and Tancredi
Tancredi. The plot and the beginning
Virtuosic tenors and Amenaide's aria
Tancredi's arrival
Recitativo strumentato: Orbazzano must obey her father
Duet: Tancredi and Amenaide
Act I: Finale
Act II, scene 1: Isaura's aria di sorbetto
Amenaide in prison
Tancredi's victory
Tancredi's 'grand scena'
The happy ending wins.