Sudden death in opera :: love, mortality and transcendence on the lyric stage /

An aspect of dying in opera, rarely observed or commented on, is Sudden Unexpected Death. There are many deaths in this melodramatic genre: most follow expected causes like murder, suicide, or old age. This book explores those deaths which occur without obvious natural causes. These are often centra...

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Main Authors: Trimble, Michael R. (Author), Letellier, Robert Ignatius (Author), Hesdorffer, Dale C. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2021]
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:An aspect of dying in opera, rarely observed or commented on, is Sudden Unexpected Death. There are many deaths in this melodramatic genre: most follow expected causes like murder, suicide, or old age. This book explores those deaths which occur without obvious natural causes. These are often central to the overall drama of the opera, representing denouements forming the epiphany of the story and the apotheosis for the audience. The book identifies 50 operas where such events occur, exploring the role of the dramatis personae, the circumstances of their dying, and specific themes that emerge.
Physical Description:1 online resource (680 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781527575356
1527575357

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