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Chapters of Opera / Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time

A chronological survey of lyric drama in New York that combines historical narrative, critical commentary, and performance records. The chapters trace the arrival and establishment of Italian opera, the expansion and rivalry of theaters and impresarios, and sketches of leading singers and managers, while examining shifts in artistic policy, taste, and managerial practice. Special emphasis is given to the development, upheavals, and repertoire choices of a principal metropolitan opera institution. Anecdotes and critical observations are balanced by appendices compiling season-by-season listings of performances, offering both interpretive context and a documentary record of operatic life in the city.

By Henry Edward Krehbiel
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A chronological survey of lyric drama in New York that combines historical narrative, critical commentary, and performance records. The chapters trace the arrival and establishment of Italian opera, the expansion and rivalry of theaters and impresarios, and sketches of leading singers and managers, while examining shifts in artistic policy, taste, and managerial practice. Special emphasis is given to the development, upheavals, and repertoire choices of a principal metropolitan opera institution. Anecdotes and critical observations are balanced by appendices compiling season-by-season listings of performances, offering both interpretive context and a documentary record of operatic life in the city.

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Henry Edward Krehbiel

Henry Edward Krehbiel was an American music critic and author, renowned for his insightful writings on opera and music appreciation. He contributed significantly to the understanding of the lyric drama, particularly through his works such as "A Book of Operas: Their Histories, Their Plots, and Their Music" and "Chapters of Opera," which provide historical and critical observations of opera in New York. Krehbiel's writings often aimed to educate untaught lovers of music, as seen in his guide "How to Listen to Music." His scholarship and critiques have left a lasting impact on the field of music literature, making him a notable figure in the study of opera.

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