{"product_id":"berlioz-romeo-et-juliette-paperback-9780521377676","title":"Berlioz: Roméo et Juliette (Paperback) 9780521377676","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBerlioz: Roméo et Juliette\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book examines the complex genesis of Berlioz's Roméo et Juliette as well as the music itself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJulian Rushton (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521377676, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 26 August 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e132 pages, 4 tables  15 music examples\u003cbr\u003e21.5 x 13.8 x 1 cm, 0.187 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...an excellent analysis of Berlioz's dramatic symphony for chorus, solo voices, and orchestra....Highly recommended for all collections as an insightful guide to this compex work.\"   Choice\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eBerlioz's 'dramatic symphony' Roméo et Juliette is regarded by many as his finest work; it is certainly among the most original. It is played less often than his earlier symphonies, because it requires solo voices and chorus; yet at its heart is some of the most inspired orchestral music of the nineteenth century. This book summarises the complex genesis of the work before examining the music closely and always with a view to understanding its dramatic implications. The early and later critical reception is quoted and discussed and Julian Rushton concludes by suggesting a way of hearing the work which recognises the value of its mixed genre. The complete libretto is provided in both English and French.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of abbreviations and acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. The genesis of Roméo et Juliette\u003cbr\u003e 3. Berlioz, Shakespeare and Garrick\u003cbr\u003e 4. Exordium: Introduction and Prologue\u003cbr\u003e Roméo seul\u003cbr\u003e 5. The heart of the matter: Scène d'amour\u003cbr\u003e La reine Mab\u003cbr\u003e 6. Tragedy and reconciliation: Convoi funébre\u003cbr\u003e Roméo au tombeau\u003cbr\u003e Finale\u003cbr\u003e 7. A view from 1839 by Stephen Heller\u003cbr\u003e 8. Performance and reception: 1839 and beyond\u003cbr\u003e 9. Afterword: Roméo et Juliette as covert opera\u003cbr\u003e Appendices\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Select bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Individual composers \u0026amp; musicians, specific bands \u0026amp; groups [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Individual composers \u0026amp; musicians, specific bands \u0026amp; groups\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Individual%20composers%20\u0026amp;%20musicians,%20specific%20bands%20\u0026amp;%20groups%20%5BAVH%5D%22\"\u003eAVH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004600406296,"sku":"9780521377676","price":14.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521377676i_e466c920-ba95-4f8b-8add-6c43e840fd80.jpg?v=1691376044","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/berlioz-romeo-et-juliette-paperback-9780521377676","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}