Opera and the Novel: The Case of Henry JamesRodopi, 2005 - 494 страница Opera and the Novel: The Case of Henry James offers the first full-length study of the theory and practice of the adaptation of fiction into opera: the transference of a work from one medium to another - metaphrasis - is its point of departure. Starting with a survey of the current thinking regarding the nexus between words and music with specific reference to operatic adaptation of existing literary works, it traces the four-hundred-year history of opera, demonstrating that the novel has become increasingly attractive to librettists and composers as an operatic source. As the resources of modern music theatre have increased in sophistication, so too have the possibilities for an expanded engagement with complex fictional works. The intricate relationship between fictional and musical narrative is examined: the proposition that the orchestra assumes much of the function of the narrator in fiction is explored. The second section is a detailed examination of eight operatic works based on Henry James's fiction. It is opera's unique capability to present the intense emotional and psychological situations central to James's fiction as well as the ability to engage with his synthesis of melodrama and psychological ambiguity which makes James's work peculiarly amenable to operatic adaptation. Composers who have used James as a source include Douglas Moore, Benjamin Britten, Thomas Pasatieri, Donald Hollier, Thea Musgrave, Philip Hagemann and Dominick Argento. The operas discussed represent a contemporary critical and often self-conscious engagement with the art form itself as well as illustrating current adaptive strategies, and suggest ways in which new operatic paths may be forged. This volume is of relevance to students and scholars of English literature and opera as well as readers who take an interest in intermedial research and the question of adaptation in general. |
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... THE OPERAS 5. " The Turn of the Screw " 5.1 . Background ..... 5.2 . Structure 19 19 34 45 45 52 56 60 69 76 .... 85 85 .... 92 103 ...... 103 110 ..... 111 .... 117 117 ..... 120 5.3 . The Turn of the Screw - Benjamin Britten.
... THE OPERAS 5. " The Turn of the Screw " 5.1 . Background ..... 5.2 . Structure 19 19 34 45 45 52 56 60 69 76 .... 85 85 .... 92 103 ...... 103 110 ..... 111 .... 117 117 ..... 120 5.3 . The Turn of the Screw - Benjamin Britten.
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... Britten 5.3.1 . Act One 5.3.2 . Act Two .... 5.4 . Conclusions ...... 122 127 145 157 6. The Wings of the Dove 161 6.1 . Background ............ 161 6.2 . Structure 163 6.3 . The Wings of the Dove - Douglas Moore 165 6.4 . Structural ...
... Britten 5.3.1 . Act One 5.3.2 . Act Two .... 5.4 . Conclusions ...... 122 127 145 157 6. The Wings of the Dove 161 6.1 . Background ............ 161 6.2 . Structure 163 6.3 . The Wings of the Dove - Douglas Moore 165 6.4 . Structural ...
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... 10.4.2 . Musical Features 10.5 . The Aspern Papers - Michael Redgrave 10.6 . Conclusions 413 .... 415 € 419 425 426 Conclusion Appendix Bibliography 429 .... 437 479 Photographs 1. The Turn of the Screw ( Britten ) vii.
... 10.4.2 . Musical Features 10.5 . The Aspern Papers - Michael Redgrave 10.6 . Conclusions 413 .... 415 € 419 425 426 Conclusion Appendix Bibliography 429 .... 437 479 Photographs 1. The Turn of the Screw ( Britten ) vii.
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... ( Britten ) Miss Jessell - Miriam Gordon Stewart Governess - Yvonne Kenny Courtesy of Opera Australia - photo Branco Gaica 2. The Wings of the Dove ( Moore ) Milly Theale - Dorothy Coulter Courtesy of The New York City Opera 3. The Wings ...
... ( Britten ) Miss Jessell - Miriam Gordon Stewart Governess - Yvonne Kenny Courtesy of Opera Australia - photo Branco Gaica 2. The Wings of the Dove ( Moore ) Milly Theale - Dorothy Coulter Courtesy of The New York City Opera 3. The Wings ...
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... Britten - Pears Library in Aldeburgh , has been extremely helpful during my two delightful visits to the li- brary as well as in responding to my many email inquiries . Susan M. Griffin and John R. Bradley for publishing my initial ...
... Britten - Pears Library in Aldeburgh , has been extremely helpful during my two delightful visits to the li- brary as well as in responding to my many email inquiries . Susan M. Griffin and John R. Bradley for publishing my initial ...
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19 | |
Operatic and Fictional Discourse | 45 |
James Opera and Melodrama | 85 |
James Structure Scene and Picture | 103 |
The Turn of the Screw | 117 |
The Wings of the Dove | 161 |
Owen Wingrave | 221 |
The Last of the Valerii | 267 |
Washington Square | 303 |
The Aspern Papers | 361 |
Conclusion | 429 |
Appendix | 437 |
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