{"product_id":"der-rosenkavalier-the-knight-of-the-rose-english-national-opera-guide-8-9780714544120","title":"Der Rosenkavalier The Knight of the Rose English","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDer Rosenkavalier has one of the longest and most exquisitely crafted texts of all opera. The depth and subtlety of the characterization can only be appreciated after a careful reading. Derrick Puffett notes that the sentimentality and parody of the subject perfectly matched Strauss's genius. Michael Kennedy's detailed musical commentary shows how the large orchestra is handled with exceptional skill. Peter Branscombe points out that Hofmannsthal set a new standard of libretto-writing and shows how the ideas in Der Rosenkavalier may be traced to his other works for the stage, in his prose and poetry.Contents: An Introduction to Der Rosenkavalier', Derrick Puffett; Comedy for Music, Michael Kennedy; Hugo von Hofinannsthal  Man of Letters, Peter Branscombe; Der Rosenkavalier: Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal; Der Rosenkavalier: English translation by Alfred Kalisch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrilliantly produced and superb value. * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eAll these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought. * Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eWholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series. * TLS *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Illustrations An Introduction to 'Der Rosenkavalier' by Derrick Puffett Comedy for Music by Michael Kennedy Hugo von Hofmannsthal - Man of Letters by Peter Branscombe Thematic Guide Der Rosenkavalier - libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal English translation by Alfred Kalisch Act One Act Two Act Three Discography by David Nice Bibliography","brand":"Alma Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404087796055,"sku":"9780714544120","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/der-rosenkavalier-the-knight-of-the-rose-english-national-opera-guide-8-9780714544120","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}