The Real Tales of Hoffmann: Origin, History, and Restoration of an Operatic Masterpiece

by Michael Kaye, Vincent Giroud, Michael Kaye

Book Overview

Giroud and Kayetell the full story of The Tales of Hoffman for the first time. After discussing the work's influences and history, the book details sources for the opera, including the complete Barbier and Carr play. The annotated libretto is published in full, with the variants, and essays explain the enduring evolution of the opera.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 144226084X
• ISBN13: 9781442260849
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 3.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.4" x 10.9"