Nero in opera : librettos as transformations of ancient sources

Nero in opera : librettos as transformations of ancient sources / Gesine Manuwald.

This book analyses the story of Nero and Octavia, as dramatically told in the pseudo-Senecan Octavia, and its transformations in (early) modern opera and related pieces of other performative genres. In a close examination of the libretto (and dramatic) texts, the impact of this fascinating story is...

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Main Author: Manuwald, Gesine (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin : De Gruyter, [2013]
Series:Transformationen der Antike ; Bd. 24.
Subjects:
Nero, > Emperor of Rome, > 37-68 > Songs and music.
Nero, > Emperor of Rome, > 37-68
Opera.
Libretto.
MUSIC > Genres & Styles > Opera.
MUSIC > Printed Music > Opera & Classical Scores.
Libretto
Opera
Music
Songs and music
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Summary:This book analyses the story of Nero and Octavia, as dramatically told in the pseudo-Senecan Octavia, and its transformations in (early) modern opera and related pieces of other performative genres. In a close examination of the libretto (and dramatic) texts, the impact of this fascinating story is shown from the beginning of historical opera. The volume is therefore of relevance to literary scholars as well as to readers interested in the history of opera.
Physical Description:1 online resource (420 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9783110317510
3110317516
9781299720688
1299720684
ISSN:2366-1402 ;
Language:In English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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