The New Orpheus: Essays on Kurt Weill by Kim H. Kowalke (English) Paperback Book

Description: The New Orpheus by Kim H. Kowalke Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In this prizewinning book, leading musical, theatrical, and literary scholars examine different aspects of the life and work of Kurt Weill, one of the most controversial composers of the twentieth century. Making use of documentary material now available for the first time, the contributors present startling revelations not only about Weill's career but also about his many collaborators—among them Brecht, Kasier, Reinhardt, Werfel, Ira Gershwin, Klemperer, Moss Hart, and Elisabeth Hauptmann. Publisher Description In this prizewinning book, leading musical, theatrical, and literary scholars here examine different aspects of the life and work of Kurt Weill, one of the most controversial composers of the twentieth century. Making use of documentary material now available for the first time, the contributors present startling revelations not only about Weills career but also about his many collaborators-among them Brecht, Kaiser, Reinhardt, Werfel, Ira Gershwin, Klemperer, Moss Hart, and Elisabeth Hauptmann. "A welcome resource on the work of Kurt Weill, reflecting as it does the state of the art in Weill scholarship. It provides new insights and observations on the legacy of an important and versatile composer."-Michale Colby, Notes "Anyone interested in opera should find . . . the book rewarding."-George Martin, Opera Quarterly "Enormously stimulating and provocative."-Richard Taruskin, Kurt Weill Newsletter "[A] probing and comprehensive collection of essays. . . . A seminal collection of essays."-Robert Henderson, Telegraph [London] "Fascinating, informative, thought-provoking, and illuminating."-Opera Canada Details ISBN 0300046162 ISBN-13 9780300046168 Title The New Orpheus Author Kim H. Kowalke Format Paperback Year 1990 Pages 376 Publisher Yale University Press GE_Item_ID:17435503; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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