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Additional authors

1. Timson, David
2. Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868

Description

1. 1 online resource (1 sound file).

Summary

1. This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of the major operas. Using the principal themes and arias, taken from the Naxos recording of the complete work.

Series statement

1. Opera explained

Uniform title

1. Opera explained.

Alternative title

1. Rossini, Tancredi

Subject

1. Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868. Tancredi. - [Browse in index]
2. Operas -- Analysis, appreciation. - [Browse in index]
3. Operas -- Stories, plots, etc. - [Browse in index]

Contents

1. Background. Introduction: Rossini's background -- Rossini's operatic overtures -- Semiramide and William Tell -- Rossini's career and Tancredi -- Tancredi. The plot and the beginning -- Virtuosic tenors and Amenaide's aria -- Tancredi's arrival -- Recitativo strumentato: Orbazzano must obey her father -- Duet: Tancredi and Amenaide -- Act I: Finale -- Act II, scene 1: Isaura's aria di sorbetto -- Amenaide in prison -- Tancredi's victory -- Tancredi's 'grand scena' -- The happy ending wins.

Language

1. English

Source of description (note)

1. Description based on hard copy version record.

Author

1. Smillie, Thomson.

Performer

1. Narrated by David Timson.

Connect to:

1. Access Naxos Music Library

Added author

1. Timson, David.
2. Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868. Tancredi. Selections.

Other form:

1. Source record: Smillie, Thomson. Introduction to-- Rossini, Tancredi. [S.l.] : Naxos, p2004 1843790807 (OCoLC)62707807

Other standard identifier

1. HKI190217701
2. HKI190217702
3. HKI190217703
4. HKI190217704
5. HKI190217705
6. HKI190217706
7. HKI190217707
8. HKI190217708
9. HKI190217709
10. HKI190217710
11. HKI190217711
12. HKI190217712
13. HKI190217713
14. HKI190217714
15. HKI190217715

Publisher no.

1. 8.558121 Naxos Educational

Branch call number

1. eNYPL Music