Ariane & Bluebeard: From Fairy Tale to Comic Book Opera

Ariane & Bluebeard: From Fairy Tale to Comic Book Opera
ISBN-10
0253063191
ISBN-13
9780253063199
Category
Music
Pages
281
Language
English
Published
2022-11-01
Publisher
Indiana University Press
Authors
Matthew G. Brown, Th. EmilHomerin

Description

Maurice Maeterlinck described his libretto Ariane et Barbe-bleue as "a sort of legendary opera, or fairy [opera], in three acts." In 1907, Paul Dukas finished setting Maeterlinck's libretto to music, and the opera's Paris premiere was lauded as a landmark in operatic history. Ariane & Bluebeard: From Fairy Tale to Comic Book Opera offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary look at this historic opera, including its structure, reception, and cultural implications. This lively collection juxtaposes chapters from experts in music, literature, the visual arts, gender studies, and religion and philosophy with vibrant illustrations by comic artist P. Craig Russell and interviews with performers and artists. Featuring material from newly discovered documents and the first English translation of several important sources, Ariane & Bluebeard allows readers to imagine the opera in its various incarnations: as symbolist show, comic book, children's fairy tale, and more.

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