Analyzing opera

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This collection offers significant new material and fresh interpretations of previously discussed topics. The editors highlight that opera analysis has gained traction only in recent years, and the scholars featured are leaders in this emerging critical movement. Their work may be controversial at times, yet it remains crucial. The introduction advocates for a richer, more diverse approach to opera analysis, showcasing contributors who are esteemed scholars in nineteenth-century music studies. The depth and breadth of scholarship presented aim to transform the historical and analytical perspectives on Verdi and Wagner's operas. By moving beyond past partisan disputes and applying rigorous standards to both composers' works, this volume aspires to influence scholarly and analytical methods regarding their music significantly.