Kelly shows that the earlymusic revival has long been grounded in the idea of spontaneity, of excitement, and of recapturing experiences otherwise lost to us. I like classical music but i dont know much about it. Five musical premieres and first nights at the opera. Thomas kelly s book first nights five musical premieres is outstanding.
Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres, describing the cities in which they took place, the concert halls, audiences, conductors, and musicians, the sound of. Five musical premieres by thomas forrest kelly at indigo. Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres, describing the cities in which they took place, the concert halls, audiences, conductors, and musicians, the sound of the music when it was first performed often with instruments now extinct, and the popular and critical responses. The story of notation 2014, and music then and now 2012. Thomas kellys first nights at the opera is bound to be loved by opera aficionados as well as people just beginning to be fascinated with a musical form that is both intricate and beautiful.
First nights at the opera by thomas forrest kelly 2004. A look at thomas forrest kellys harvard core course on five musical. With its abundant portfolios of documents and sensitively chosen illustrations, this is the kind of book that has. We see that javascript is disabled or not supported by your browser javascript is needed for important actions on the site. Five musical premieres has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. With its abundant portfolios of documents and sensitively chosen illustrations, this is the kind of book that ha. First nights at the opera by thomas forrest kelly isbn. First nights five musical premieres rent 9780300091052. This book has all of the strengths of the earlier volume. Monteverdis orfeo in 1607, handels messiah in 1742, beethovens ninth symphony in 1824, berliozs symphonie fantastique in 1830, and stravinskys sacre du printemps in 19. A sixth piece, commissioned especially for first nights, concludes the course. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps.
The course is very friendly and engaging, and the book brings more detail and depth. First nights five musical premieres by thomas forrest kelly yale university press. Thomas forrest kelly born 1943 is an american musicologist, musician, and scholar. Monteverdisorfeoin 1607, handelsmessiah in1742, beethovens ninth symphony in 1824, berliozssymphonie fantastiquein 1830, and stravinskyssacre du printempsin 19. First nights at the opera yale university press, 2004.
This lively book takes us back to the very first performances of five famous pieces of music. Regardless of title, cddvdaccess codes or supplemental materials are not guaranteed. Jun 15, 2000 first nights by professor thomas forrest kelly, 9780300077742, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This thoroughly enjoyable and informative book will delight all opera lovers. This lively book takes us back to the first performances of five famous musical. Bob prescribes the concert and beethovens choral fantasy. Five musical premieres by kelly, professor thomas forrest. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Five musical premieres kelly, professor thomas forrest, kelly. Five musical premieres by kelly, thomas forrest and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Five musical premieres yale university press, 2000. Throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, opera was the grandest entertainment in western culture. First nights at the opera by thomas forrest kelly, isbn. In first nights at the opera, the renowned music scholar thomas kelly narrates the social history of european opera during its golden age by taking us behind the scenes at the premiere performances. Rent first nights 1st edition 9780300091052 today, or search our site for other textbooks by thomas forrest kelly. In first nights at the opera, the renowned music scholar thomas kelly narrates the social history of european opera during its golden age by taking us behind the scenes at the premiere performances of five extraordinary and influential operas. This lively book takes us back to the first performances of five famous.
Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. A very short introduction 2011, translated into german and hungarian. Thomas forrest kelly teaches about first nightsmusical. A behindthescenes look at the premieres of five extraordinary operas what was it like at the opening night of mozarts don giovanni or. It tells the stories behind five musical premieres, premieres that by their inclusion in the book implies that kelly considers them to be the. Orfeo, unlike the other pieces in this book, was first performed not in public but in private, for a learned association, an academy of male nobles in the dukes palace in mantua. Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres, describing the cities in which they took place, the concert halls, audiences, conductors, and musicians, the sound of the music when it was first. Theres a mix of novels, poems, memoirs and other nonfiction covering different types and aspects of music. Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres. Handels giulio cesare london, 1724, mozarts don giovanni prague, 1787, meyerbeers les huguenots paris, 1836. Monteverdis orfe o in 1607, handels messiah in 1742, beethovens ninth symphony in 1824, berliozs symphonie fantastique in 1830, and stravinskys sacre du printemps in 19.
Five performance premieresa premiere takes place as. First nights isa brilliant essay in synthesis, continuously alert to those extramusical pressures, exerted by everything from snobbery and bureaucracy to sex and ambition, that added their burdens of stress to the birth of these musical masterpieces. He is professor of music at harvard university, and he lives in cambridge, massachusetts. It includes not only a chronicle of the preparation, performance and aftermath of each premiere, but sets each one in its social and musical milieu. First nights at the opera by thomas forrest kelly 9780300115260. First nights at the opera book by thomas forrest kelly 2. This lively book takes us back to the first performances of five famous musical compositions. Unwrap a complete list of books by thomas forrest kelly and find books available for swap. Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres, describing the.
Monteverdis orfeo in 1607, handel s messiah in 1742, beethoven s ninth symphony in 1824, berli ozs symphonie fantastique in 1830, and stravinsky s sacre du printemps in 19. The utah symphony is performing the iconic work under the direction of maestro thierry fischer, using it as an opportunity to talk to music scholar thomas forrest kelly about the night in 1808 when beethovens fifth was first performed and about why it has endured for more than 200 years. Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres, describing the cities in which they took. Thomas forrest kelly s impressive new book is an account of the premiered of five important musical compositions. He again takes five major works and gives a detailed accounting of their premieres. First nights at the opera has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Buy first nights at the opera by thomas forrest kelly at. Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres, describing the cities in which they took place, the.
Five musical premieres by thomas forrest kelly 2001, trade paperback at the. Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres, describing the cities in which they took place, the concert halls, audiences, conductors, and musicians, the sound of the music. This book is first and foremost a generalinterest book, for people who enjoy going. I can honestly say i know a lot more after taking the course and reading first nights.
Five musical premieres first nights at the opera early music. Sep 10, 2004 this is kind of a sequel to kelly s first nights, but focusing on opera. Monteverdis orfeo in 1607, handels messiah in 1742, beethovens. Five musical premiers by thomas forrest kelly this book tells the story of five operatic premieres. I bought this book after taking his free online course through edx. First nights at the opera by thomas forrest kelly 2006.
We see that javascript is disabled or not supported by your browser javascript is. In this very short introduction, thomas forrest kelly provides a lively look at the many attempts over the last two centuries to revive it. But as professor of music thomas forrest kelly tells the 450 students gathered in sanders theatre for literature and arts b51his core course on first nights. Thomas forrest kelly has made a striking new contribution to the. We should like to have been among the spectators in the ducal theater at mantua, attending or, as the italians more significantly put it, assisting at the first performance of. Dec 24, 2014 thomas forrest kelly is the author of the new book capturing music. Kelly, thomas forrest, first nights at the opera, yale university press new haven, ct, 2004. Five musical premieres by thomas forrest kelly 2001. Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres, describing the cities in which they took place, the concert halls, audiences, conductors, and. Among other books, he is the author of capturing music 2015. It tells the stories behind five musical premieres, premieres that by their inclusion in the book implies that kelly considers them to be the most importantinteresting premieres in western music history. Five musical premieres, yale university press, 2000 and first nights at the opera yale, 2004. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. Thomas forrest kelly sets the scene for each of these premieres, describing the cities in which they.
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