On Opera (Paperback)

In his last work, one of the great philosophers of the 20th century explores the pleasures of opera Bernard Williams, who died in 2003, was one of the most influential moral philosophers of his generation. A lifelong opera lover, his articles and essays, talks for the BBC, contributions to the Grove Dictionary of Opera, and program notes for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and the English National Opera, generated a devoted following. This elegant volume brings together these widely scattered and largely unobtainable pieces, including two that have not been previously published. It covers an engaging range of topics from Mozart to Wagner, including sparkling essays on specific operas by those composers as well as Verdi, Puccini, Strauss, Debussy, Janacek, and Tippett. Reflecting Williams's brilliance, passion, and clarity of mind, these essays engage with, and illustrate, the enduring appeal of opera as an art form.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2016
Authors:	Bernard Williams
Introduction by:	Michael Tanner
Dimensions:	235 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-22304-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > General Books > Music > General Promotions
LSN:	0-300-22304-8
Barcode:	9780300223040

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