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Janacek's Operas

Janacek's Operas

by JohnTyrrell (Author)

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    Paperback 1998

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Synopsis

One of the most original and engaging composers of the twentieth century, Jan cek is now regarded as one of its major musical dramatists and his operas have become a regular part of the repertory. John Tyrrell - a renowned Jan cek scholar - provides English translations, scrupulously annotated, of the chief literary documents relating to the genesis and early performances of each of Jan cek's nine operas.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 432
 Edition: New e.
 Publisher: Faber and Faber
Published: 21 Sep 1998
ISBN 10: 0571195822
ISBN 13: 9780571195824

Author Bio
John Tyrrell is Professor of Music at Cardiff University. His books include Czech Opera, Janacek's Operas and editions of the memoirs of Janacek's widow and Janacek's correspondence with Kamila Stosslova . He is co-author of the standard catalogue of Janacek's works and, with Sir Charles Mackerras, he edited Janacek's opera Jenufa. In 2002 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Masaryk University of Brno for his work on Janacek and Czech music.