Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Giacomo Puccini, Genius of Melody
2. Pietro Mascagni, Prince of Passion
3. Sex and Violence: Italy, 1900–1950
4. The Passion of Zarzuela: Spain, South America, Cuba, 1900–1950
5. Elegance and Romance: France, 1900–1950
6. Wagner’s Heir: Richard Strauss
7. The Final Chords of Romanticism: Germany, Austria, 1900–1950
8. Sound, Fury, Significance: Russia, 1900–1950
9. JanáVek and Other Europeans, 1900–1950
10. (Mostly) Gentlemen at Work: United Kingdom, 1900–1950
11. The Musical Theater of Opera: United States, 1900–1950
12. The Bright Lights of Opera: United States, 1950–1959
13. A Mixed Bag: United States, 1960–1990
14. Kitchen Sink International: Europe, 1951–1990
15. Old Music, New Bottles: United Kingdom, 1951–1990
16. The Final Decade—and the Future: United States and the World, 1990 into the 21st Century
Chapter Notes
20th Century Arias, Duets, Intermezzos of Note
Discography
Bibliography
Index