Read Operatic Italian by Dr Robert Stuart Thomson (2015-11-04)

Operatic Italian by Dr Robert Stuart Thomson (2015-11-04)

Robert Stuart Thomson

4.9/5 (12057 ratings)

Description:This book focuses on "operatic Italian" (literary Italian in the classic mode) a.k.a. libretto Italian, or how to understand and translate Italian opera libretti. Parts of speech provide the framework, each of which is illustrated by extracts from many operas. The author works his way from the simple (nouns and articles) to the most complex (the past subjunctives) and en route clarifies many points of language: pronunciation, archaic language, convoluted syntax, datives of advantage, nuances and connotation, use of the passato remoto, etc. Included are chapters on the sounds and stress pattern of Italian, samples of its idioms, the limitations of translations and surtitles, suggested criteria for evaluating libretti, operatic aspects of canzoni, the influence of Dante, a short chapter on Neapolitan. The interlinear format helps the reader to see the connections between the Italian text and its English equivalents. IPA and music staff lines are used throughout. Fourteen quizzes enable the reader to monitor progress (these are also useful for a voice coach or teacher if the book is used as a text). Numerous photos illuminate the book and many useful url's (e.g. Lino Pertile reading Dante) help to orient those readers who wish to explore the subject on their own in greater depth. Sarah Luebke in 'Opera Today' writes: "This book would make a fantastic textbook for a conservatory or university." (Jan. 19, 2010) See Robert Thomson's site: www.godwinbooks.comWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Operatic Italian by Dr Robert Stuart Thomson (2015-11-04). To get started finding Operatic Italian by Dr Robert Stuart Thomson (2015-11-04), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN

Description: This book focuses on "operatic Italian" (literary Italian in the classic mode) a.k.a. libretto Italian, or how to understand and translate Italian opera libretti. Parts of speech provide the framework, each of which is illustrated by extracts from many operas. The author works his way from the simple (nouns and articles) to the most complex (the past subjunctives) and en route clarifies many points of language: pronunciation, archaic language, convoluted syntax, datives of advantage, nuances and connotation, use of the passato remoto, etc. Included are chapters on the sounds and stress pattern of Italian, samples of its idioms, the limitations of translations and surtitles, suggested criteria for evaluating libretti, operatic aspects of canzoni, the influence of Dante, a short chapter on Neapolitan. The interlinear format helps the reader to see the connections between the Italian text and its English equivalents. IPA and music staff lines are used throughout. Fourteen quizzes enable the reader to monitor progress (these are also useful for a voice coach or teacher if the book is used as a text). Numerous photos illuminate the book and many useful url's (e.g. Lino Pertile reading Dante) help to orient those readers who wish to explore the subject on their own in greater depth. Sarah Luebke in 'Opera Today' writes: "This book would make a fantastic textbook for a conservatory or university." (Jan. 19, 2010) See Robert Thomson's site: www.godwinbooks.comWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Operatic Italian by Dr Robert Stuart Thomson (2015-11-04). To get started finding Operatic Italian by Dr Robert Stuart Thomson (2015-11-04), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

Operatic Italian by Dr Robert Stuart Thomson (2015-11-04)

Operatic Italian by Dr Robert Stuart Thomson (2015-11-04)

More Books

Love songs in Spanish for Enjoyment and Learning by Robert Stuart Thomson (September 30,2015)

Love songs in Spanish for Enjoyment and Learning by Robert Stuart Thomson (September 30,2015)

Love songs in Spanish for Enjoyment and Learning

Love songs in Spanish for Enjoyment and Learning

Italian for the Opera

Italian for the Opera

Operatic Italian

Operatic Italian

The Harvard Classics & Fiction Collection [180 Books]

The Harvard Classics & Fiction Collection [180 Books]

"Florence, Dante and Me": A Canadian student goes Italian for a year, 1960-61

"Florence, Dante and Me": A Canadian student goes Italian for a year, 1960-61

Classic Movies Quiz-Game Godfather I

Classic Movies Quiz-Game Godfather I

Learn Spanish with Love Songs

Learn Spanish with Love Songs

Home Study Projects and New Ideas for English Language Arts

Home Study Projects and New Ideas for English Language Arts