The Lost Tradition of Dvorák's Operas

Myth, Music, and Nationalism

John Holland

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Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
15 September 2023

Opera; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups

The Lost Tradition of Dvořák’s Operas: Myth, Music, and Nationalism examines Antonín Dvořák’s operas, specifically Jakobín and Rusalka, from a critical standpoint, focusing on such criteria as tonal structures, thematic material and motives, subject matter, Czech folklore and musical influences, textual language, nationalism, characters, compositional history, performance history, and reception. This research vindicates and validates Dvořák as an opera composer and shows him to be an overlooked master in nineteenth century opera and the bridge between the Verdi and Wagner traditions.

By: John Holland
Imprint: Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 463g
ISBN: 9781666930146
ISBN 10: 1666930148
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 15 September 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents List of Figures Acknowledgements Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: The Evolution of Opera in Post-Napoleonic Europe Chapter Three: The Birth of Czech Opera and the National Theatre Chapter Four: Dvořák’s Life and Travels Chapter Five: A Microcosm of Dvořák’s Opera; Analysis of Jakobín and Rusalka Chapter Six: The Performance History of the Operas Chapter Seven: Returning Dvořák’s Voice to the Operatic Stage Bibliography Appendix: Further Reading and Listening

John Holland is member of the contract music faculty at York University.

Reviews for The Lost Tradition of Dvorák's Operas: Myth, Music, and Nationalism

Dr. John Holland's book provides expert research and analysis of Dvoř�k's operatic oeuvre, and is a major contribution to the field for both musicologists and performers alike. He brings to light the musical, historical and cultural richness of an otherwise neglected part of Dvoř�k's compositional output, while presenting modern-day awareness and performance practice suggestions.