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Opera and its Symbols

- The Unity of Words, Music and Staging

About Opera and its Symbols

Discusses the workings of symbolism in opera and the importance of staging an opera in keeping with the composer's intentions. Donington's analysis includes scenes and characters from operas by Monteverdi, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Bizet, Puccini, Debussy, Strauss, Stravinsky, Berg and others.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780300056617
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • August 31, 1992
  • Dimensions:
  • 153x231x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 414 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: September 5, 2025

Description of Opera and its Symbols

Discusses the workings of symbolism in opera and the importance of staging an opera in keeping with the composer's intentions. Donington's analysis includes scenes and characters from operas by Monteverdi, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Bizet, Puccini, Debussy, Strauss, Stravinsky, Berg and others.

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