Our list currently has about 120 or so operas a good deal of the standard repertory plus a collection of assorted rarities. To enrich the experience, a short synopsis precedes each libretto. Complete original language texts with english translations jessica m. Macmurray, allison brewster franzetti hardcover book, 1488. Gian carlo menotti the medium the telephone this set is a rerelease of the original 1949 recordings of the medium and the telephone by columbia, which may have been the first recordings of any american opera. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. I am a spanish speaker and know a little italian, but very little, and therefore i need the english translation. Our list currently has about 120 or so operas a good deal of the standard repertory. The authentic texts of the german, french, and italian operas with music of the principal airs crown publishers on. These running times should be taken with a small pinch of salt. The most comprehensive onevolume collection of unabridged opera lyrics ever published. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Complete original language texts with english translations and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Le prophete yes, the three meyerbeer biggies are here is called a fouract opera even though they clearly mark all five acts. Owen lee, the definitive kobbes opera book the earl of harewood. The term libretto is also sometimes used to refer to the. The rough guide matthew boyden, the new complete stories of the great operas milton cross, first intermissions m. This large resource contains the complete original language texts and english translations of 101 opera librettos. Opera and musical theater librettos can be found under the call numbers ml49 or ml50 and under the subject heading of operas librettos.
Books that are located in the fine and performing arts collections reference collection have call numbers that begin with the location am refer and fpac refer. If you want some really rare librettos, this very big and heavy book might be what you want. Complete texts with english translations of the worlds bestloved operas 3 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. The italian libretto was written by francesco maria piave based on the play le roi samuse by victor hugo. A complete guide to learning and loving opera by plotkin fred 8 out of 10 the scope of this book is remarkable. Buy a cheap copy of the book of 101 opera librettos. Ideally, the book and score should be written simultaneously, rather than have either one built around the other. Rigoletto is an opera in three acts by giuseppe verdi. Commissioned by columbia university, its first performance was there on 8 may 1946. The medium is one of the most haunting chamber operas of the 20th. Audiences now cringe at obvious song cues tell us about it, jane.
Macmurray and allison brewster franzetti this large resource contains the complete original language texts and english translations of 101 opera librettos. I can only wish that the infamous mission accomplished could be flaoting in the wind after reading this work. Just be sure to read the libretto before you leave for the opera house. Despite serious initial problems with the austrian censors who had control over northern italian theatres at the time, the opera. This is a wonderful book to have on hand when listening to opera on the radio, and recordings that dont include a libretto. Still, with these caveats in mind, the book of 101 opera librettos is a very useful book for the money, a onestop shop for many of the operas youre likely to encounter. Libretti this is an index of libretto pages in the internet known to me. This book is very detailed, almost verbose with what i consider a misleading title a complete guide to learning and loving opera. Complete texts with english translations of the worlds bestloved operas 1996, hardcover, teachers edition of. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
I have some dvds containing operas like aida but without subtitles in the original language, italian. Translations of songs, arias, and opera librettos rod. Fred plotkin opera is the fastest growing of all the performing arts, attracting audiences of all ages who are enthralled by. Opera 101 students perform two nights of gian carlo menottis the medium as a student fundraiser for saddlebacks opera program. The most comprehensive onevolume collection of unabridged opera lyric. Libretti opera libguides at bgsu university libraries. In some cases also texts of other vocal pieces similar to operas are included. Information on the opera the medium by gian carlo menotti from, the webs best reference site about american opera. Annotated bibliography of printed sources for libretti and other texts including unpublished, ed editions and translations send additions and corrections to. Opera 101 is definitely not for anyone just basically wanting the stories of operas. If you find a libretto or translation which is not yet listed please contact us. Complete original language texts with english translations 19960110 paperback 1710. The name of the composer of each opera is also given.
The medium is a short onehourlong twoact dramatic opera with words and music by gian carlo menotti. Complete original language texts with english translations 19960110 on. Some operas are very long and some are very short the shortest we know of, lenlevement deurope, is a mere 8 minutes. The 101 opera librettos by allison brewster franzetti, 9781884822797, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It pays to become familiar with the story of an opera before you go, and you can do this by finding libretti translations online. When looking for a specific libretto, try searching for the opera title followed by the word, libretto. Annotated bibliography of printed sources for libretti and. Spend a few moments perusing the text while youre at home so you can truly. They are ordered by composer and name of the opera. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It is beyond the scope of this website to provide translations and transcriptions to the hundreds of opera libretti found in the standard repertoire.
The text is presented in its original language as well as in an english translation. Last week i received the book of 101 opera librettos. A book that clarifies the plotlines for 101 operas to free the listener to enjoy the music without confusion. The book of 101 opera librettos ecu libraries catalog. Complete original language texts with english translations at. This is an incomplete list of authors who have written libretti for operas. Only librettists with their own articles in wikipedia are listed. This page contains 1051 links to the libretti original and translations of 512 operas. In addition, please do not ask about when a libretto. Complete original language texts with english translations. Something of a parallel can be made between one of these online collections and a printed volume like 101 opera libretti published by black dog and leventhal publishers. I direct you to nico castels monumental works in this area. It features virtually all of the operas that are being performed in the foremost opera. Books that have a location of uni stacks are located on the northeast side of the fourth floor.