Der Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose)

by Richard Strauss, Alfred Kalisch (Translator)

Overview

Der 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714544120
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	01/04/2022
Series:	Overture Opera Guides Series , #8
Edition description:	Second Edition, Second edition
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.37(w) x 8.55(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Richard Georg Strauss (1864–1949) was a leading German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras. He is best known for his operas, which include Der Rosenkavalier and Salome.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations vi

An Introduction to 'Der Rosenkavalier' Derrick Puffett 7

Comedy for Music Michael Kennedy 15

Hugo von Hofmannsthal - Man of Letters Peter Branscombe 33

Thematic Guide 39

Der Rosenkavalier Hugo von Hofmannsthal Alfred Kalisch 47

Act One 49

Act Two 77

Act Three 101

Discography David Nice 126

Bibliography 128

Editorial Reviews

Brilliantly produced and superb value.” —Sunday Times

“All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought.” —Daily Telegraph

“Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series.” —TLS

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