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Fromental Halevy His Life & Music (Hardcover) [Buy it!] | Ruth Jordan | USD 37.39 (Tue May 28 14:11:27 2024) | AbebooksUK | CitiRetail | ISBN10: 0879100796, ISBN13: 9780879100797, [publisher: Limelight Editions, New York] Hardcover Hardcover. (Limelight). "Jordan paints a rich portrait of Halevy at the height of his powers in the mid-1850s. A prolific output included at least one new opera a year, occasionally three.he was renowned as a productive public speaker, author of learned papers.a supporter of young artists, much loved professor of composition to Saint-Saens, Gounod and Bizet, a husband and father of two daughters." Fromental Halevy, best known for his opera La Juive, captured the romantic and contentious spirit of his time. His was one of the most eventful eras in French history, ranging from the fall of Napoleon to the establishment of the Second Empire, and he took part in what was happening around him, often reflecting it in his music. As a composer, Halevy regarded opera as a magic spectacle fusing drama, music, dance and art. His work - innovative, demanding, captivating - included more than 30 grand operas and operas comiques, almost all widely performed and many immensely popular throughout nineteenth century Europe and the United States. And, loyal to his Jewish faith, Halevy set to music several psalms for liturgical use in French synagogues. Wagner, for all his virulent anti-Semitism, hailed "Halevy's brilliant energy that has sped French grand opera along a new road" This book, our century's first full-length biography of Halevy, which includes previously unpublished excerpts from his diaries and correspondence, illuminates that road. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. [Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1996] Show/Hide image |
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The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy [Buy it!] | Brian Sibley | USD 4.41 (Tue May 28 14:11:27 2024) | Biblio | Brit Books Ltd | HarperCollins. Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring theres something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 11/06/2002 HarperCollins ISBN 000713567x 9780007135677 [GB] |