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The Art Of Writing Opera-Librettos: Practical Suggestions (1922)

The Art Of Writing Opera-Librettos: Practical Suggestions (1922)

Istel, Edgar
Baker, T.

Hardcover

Writing InstructionFiction AnthologiesMusic Reference

ISBN10: 1164977512
ISBN13: 9781164977513
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Art of Writing Opera-Librettos: Practical Suggestions is a book written by Edgar Istel and first published in 1922. This book is a comprehensive guide for aspiring opera-librettists, providing practical advice and suggestions on how to write effective and compelling librettos for operas. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of writing opera-librettos. Istel begins by discussing the importance of understanding the musical structure of opera and how it relates to the libretto. He then goes on to explore the various elements of a successful libretto, including character development, plot structure, and dialogue. Throughout the book, Istel provides numerous examples of successful and unsuccessful librettos, as well as exercises and writing prompts to help readers hone their skills. He also offers advice on working with composers and directors, and discusses the collaborative nature of opera production. Overall, The Art of Writing Opera-Librettos: Practical Suggestions is a valuable resource for anyone interested in writing librettos for opera. Istel's clear and concise writing style, combined with his extensive knowledge of the genre, make this book an essential guide for aspiring opera-librettists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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