The Operatic Archive - American Opera as History (Paperback)

The Operatic Archive: American Opera as History extends the growing interdisciplinary conversation in opera studies by drawing on new research in performance studies and the philosophy of history. Moving beyond traditional aesthetic conceptions of opera, this book argues for opera's powerful potential for historical impact and engagement in late twentieth- and twenty-first-century works by American composers. Considering opera's ability to serve as a vehicle for memory, historical experience, affect, presence, and the historical sublime, this volume demonstrates how opera's ability to represent and evoke historical events and historical experience differs fundamentally from the representations and recreations of other modes (specifically, literary and dramatic representations). Building on the work of performance scholars such as Joseph Roach, Rebecca Schneider, and Diana Taylor, and in consultation with recent debates in the philosophy of history, the book will be of interest to a wide range of scholars and researchers, particularly those working in the areas of opera studies and performance studies.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Ashgate Interdisciplinary Studies in Opera
Release date:	December 2021
First published:	2020
Authors:	Colleen Renihan
Series editors:	Roberta Marvin
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	230
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-223688-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Opera Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Western music, periods & styles > 20th century music Books > Humanities > History > Theory & methods > Historiography Books > History > Theory & methods > Historiography Books > Music > Western music, periods & styles > 20th century music Promotions
LSN:	1-03-223688-4
Barcode:	9781032236889

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