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Opera in the Viennese Home from Mozart to Rossini by Nancy November (review)

  • Rachel Becker

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Abstract

The article discusses the book "Opera in the Viennese Home from Mozart to Rossini" by Nancy November, which explores shifts in Viennese musical culture from 1781 to 1828. November focuses on private and semiprivate performances of opera arrangements, highlighting the impact of politics, gender differences, and canon formation in Viennese society. The book provides a detailed analysis of the intersections of opera, private music, and canon building, emphasizing the role of arrangements in creating the operatic canon. Additionally, the article briefly mentions "Queer Opera" by Andrew Sutherland, which examines portrayals of queer identities on the operatic stage across historical periods.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)685-688
Number of pages4
JournalNotes
Volume81
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2025

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