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The book delves into the complexities of Vienna's 'Silver Age' operetta, exploring its dual role as both an international cultural phenomenon and a reflection of the city's diverse identities. Micaela Baranello examines the genre's evolution, highlighting its sentimental escapism alongside its artistic ambitions. This study challenges the predominant focus on high-status musical modernism, emphasizing the operetta's significance in early twentieth-century theater. Baranello's thorough research positions this work as a vital contribution to the understanding of musical theater and operetta.
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The Operetta Empire, Micaela Baranello
- Language
- Released
- 2021
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- The Operetta Empire
- Subtitle
- Music Theater in Early Twentieth-Century Vienna
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Micaela Baranello
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 250
- ISBN13
- 9780520379121
- Series
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- The book delves into the complexities of Vienna's 'Silver Age' operetta, exploring its dual role as both an international cultural phenomenon and a reflection of the city's diverse identities. Micaela Baranello examines the genre's evolution, highlighting its sentimental escapism alongside its artistic ambitions. This study challenges the predominant focus on high-status musical modernism, emphasizing the operetta's significance in early twentieth-century theater. Baranello's thorough research positions this work as a vital contribution to the understanding of musical theater and operetta.