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Author Rushton, Julian

Title Berlioz, Roméo et Juliette / Julian Rushton
Published Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©1994

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Description 1 online resource (x, 119 pages) : music
Series Cambridge music handbooks
Cambridge music handbooks.
Contents Introduction -- The genesis of Romeo et Juliette -- Berlioz, Shakespeare, and Garrick -- Exordium: Introduction and prologue; Romeo seul -- The heart of the matter: Scene d'amour; La reine Mab -- Tragedy and reconciliation: Convoi funebre; Romeo au tombeau; Finale -- A view from 1839 by Stephen Heller -- Performance and reception: 1839 and beyond -- Afterword: Romeo et Juliette as covert opera
Summary Berlioz's 'dramatic symphony' Roméo et Juliette is regarded by many as his finest work; it is certainly among the most original. It is played less often than his earlier symphonies, because it requires solo voices and chorus; yet at its heart is some of the most inspired orchestral music of the nineteenth century. This book summarises the complex genesis of the work before examining the music closely and always with a view to understanding its dramatic implications. The early and later critical reception is quoted and discussed and Julian Rushton concludes by suggesting a way of hearing the work which recognises the value of its mixed genre. The complete libretto is provided in both English and French
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-117) and index
Notes English
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Subject Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869. Roméo et Juliette.
SUBJECT Berlioz, Hector 1803-1869 Roméo et Juliette gnd
Roméo et Juliette (Berlioz, Hector) fast
Genre/Form Personal correspondence
Form Electronic book
LC no. 93032505
ISBN 9780511611643
0511611641
1139085824
9781139085823
Other Titles Roméo et Juliette