English opera from 1834 to 1864 with particular reference to the works of Michael Balfe
Biddlecombe, George
English opera from 1834 to 1864 with particular reference to the works of Michael Balfe
George Biddlecombe
- London Routledge 1994
- xi, 351p., 23 cm.,
- Routledge library editions : art and culture in the ninteenth century, 2 .
Preface to the Garland Edition; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. The Theatrical and Literary Background 2. The Conventions of the English Opera Libretto: Plot and Character 3. The Librettists' Craft 4. The Operatic Background 5. Barnett 6. Loder 7. Balfe 8. Wallace 9. Benedict 10. Macfarren; Conclusion; Examples; List of English Operas first performed between 1834 and 1864; Bibliography; Index