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W. A. Mozart - Die Zauberflote (Book, New)
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W. A. Mozart - Die Zauberflote (Book, New)
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Few operas have had more written about them than The Magic Flute,
yet few are as often exposed to misguided comment - or to
idiosyncratic productions. This book sets out to provide a
straightforward account of Mozart's last opera, exposing the
half-truths and legends that have proliferated since its first
production in 1791. In the first chapter a hitherto unsuspected
source for the opening scene is presented and Branscombe reveals
the complex relationship between the stories, essays and
stage-works on which the plot is based. The second chapter studies
the intellectual background, with special attention to Freemasonry.
A detailed synopsis follows, then the history of the composition,
based on documentary evidence and, in the case of the autograph
score, the paper-types used. Chapter 5 examines the identity of the
librettist and the qualities of his work, and chapter 6 is a
detailed study (by Erik Smith) of Mozart's music and more generally
of his late style. Chapter 7 covers the first performance, the
cast, early reception, and then the rapid growth in the opera's
fame; an outline history of productions concludes the chapter.
Anthony Besch discusses the nature of the challenge to the director
presented by Die Zauberfloete and suggests how the problems can be
overcome. The book contains illustrations, a synopsis, bibliography
and discography and will be of interest to music students, scholars
and opera-goers.
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