| Series |
Vox musicae: the voice, vocal pedagogy, and song ; no. 4
Vox musicae series ; no. 4. ^A403039
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| Contents |
Introduction. Looking at the sources and editions of Bizet's Carmen / Lesley A. Wright -- Libretti. Version comparison: dialogue and recitative -- Introduction to the dialogue version -- Cast list -- Dialogue version. Act I ; Act II ; Act III ; Act IV -- Introduction to the recitative version -- Inserts to create the recitative version from the dialogue version. Act I ; Act II ; Act III -- Literary sources. Introduction to the literary sources -- The Story of Rondino / Prosper Merimee -- Letters from Spain (excerpts) / Prosper Merimee. Letter I: bullfighting ; Letter III: Spanish thieves -- Carmen / Prosper Merimee. |
| Abstract |
A word-by-word translation in English and IPA, and annotated guides to the dialogue and recitative versions of the opera, this book is a complete reference for anyone studying or producing Bizet's Carmen. It provides all the material necessary for practical use by singers, conductors, coaches, stage directors, opera producers, students and teachers. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 308-310). |
| LCCN | 00048358 |
| ISBN | 1576470326 (pbk.) |
