American Opera and Its Composers

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Edward Ellsworth Hipsher

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Music; Music reviews & criticism; Opera; Reference works

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""American Opera and Its Composers"" is a comprehensive historical survey documenting the evolution of operatic art within the United States. Written during a transformative era for American music, this work provides a detailed exploration of the composers and productions that defined the nation's lyric stage from its colonial beginnings through the early twentieth century.

Edward Ellsworth Hipsher presents an expansive look at the artistic landscape, offering biographical sketches of numerous American composers and insightful accounts of their works. The book serves as a vital record of the effort to establish a distinct national identity in a genre traditionally dominated by European traditions. By chronicling the successes and challenges of local productions, Hipsher highlights the creative vitality and growing maturity of the American musical spirit.

Readers will find a wealth of information regarding the development of opera companies, the reception of significant premieres, and the thematic trends that shaped the repertoire of the time. Both a scholarly reference for musicologists and an engaging narrative for opera enthusiasts, ""American Opera and Its Composers"" captures a pivotal chapter in cultural history, preserving the legacy of the artists who sought to give America its own unique operatic voice.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

By: Edward Ellsworth Hipsher
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 753g
ISBN: 9781025267210
ISBN 10: 1025267214
Pages: 414
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active