Nineteenth-century opera and the scientific imagination

Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107529021
Date de publication :
22 juil. 2021
Dimensions :
24,2 x 16,9 x 2,3 cm
Poids :
700 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This innovative book will appeal to anyone interested in the cultural, musical and scientific history of the nineteenth century - from undergraduates to professional researchers. Chapters explore topics such as hypnosis, vocal physiology, stage machinery, histories of listening and the interaction of opera with nineteenth-century scientific theories.