A New Philosophy of Opera

By: Yuval Sharon

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Hardcover | 2 December 2024 | Edition Number 1

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320 Pages

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Visionary director Yuval Sharon has been celebrated as one of the world's most innovative opera impresarios, yet he has never adhered to traditional form, observing that most operas "suffer the dull edge of routine in unimaginative and woefully under-rehearsed productions." Sharon seeks to disrupt conventions by urging the performance of opera in "non-spaces" like parking lots; amplifying voices; and even performing classic works in reverse order. Surveying the role of opera in America and drawing on his experiences from Berlin to Los Angeles, Sharon lays out his vision for an "anti-elite opera," which celebrates the imagination and challenges the status quo. Refusing to believe that opera is dying, Sharon maintains that opera has always existed in a perpetual cycle of death and rebirth. Engaging and accessible, A New Philosophy of Opera, with its advocacy of opera as an "enchanted space" and its revolutionary message, promises to be one of the liveliest opera books in years.

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A New Philosophy of Opera?is the must-have guide that focuses on the 'how' and 'why' of opera today.?Through care and vision, Yuval Sharon pulls back the curtain to showcase how collaborative efforts and talents lead to one of the most beautiful and compelling modes of storytelling.?Recognizing that opera has an elitist problem, Sharon invites everyone in.?He not only welcomes all to engage with a genre that can speak directly to the heart, mind, and soul--he provides a map to bring us there.--Naomi Andr?, author of Black Opera: History, Power, Engagement
Yuval Sharon has written a timely prescription for the challenges that opera faces, and he is exactly the right person to do it. With A New Philosophy of Opera, Sharon applies the bracing creativity evident in his innovative stagings to a broader question: How can a centuries-old art form remain relevant and vibrant, today and in the future? If you care about opera, or are just curious about its meaning now, this book is essential reading.--Ren?e Fleming, author of Music and Mind

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