02627cam a22003253u 4500 49932 UtSlPG 20260610134140.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Krehbiel, Henry Edward, 1854-1923 The Mentor: Makers of Modern Opera, Vol. 1, Num. 47, Serial No. 47 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-10 Makers of modern opera -- Giuseppe Verdi -- Jules Émile Frédéric Massenet -- Giacomo Puccini -- Richard Strauss -- Charles François Gounod -- Engelbert Humperdinck. Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Mentor: Makers of Modern Opera, Vol. 1, Num. 47, Serial No. 47" by H. E. Krehbiel is a historical account of influential figures in the development of modern opera, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the contributions of various composers, notably Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Wagner, Giacomo Puccini, and Charles Gounod, detailing their artistic evolution and the impact of their works on the operatic landscape. This engaging overview highlights the transition from traditional operatic forms to more innovative and expressive styles that characterized the modern opera movement. In the text, Krehbiel delves into the lives and careers of these distinguished composers, providing a window into their creative processes and the musical contexts in which they worked. Verdi is portrayed as the master of Italian opera whose melodic genius transformed the genre, while Wagner is recognized for his revolutionary ideas that reshaped the operatic narrative. Puccini follows as a torchbearer of Italian songwriting with his stirring and emotionally charged operas like "La Bohème" and "Madame Butterfly." Gounod’s works are celebrated for their lyrical charm, particularly "Faust." The book captures the essence of how these artists forged new paths in opera, each contributing distinct styles and techniques that resonate in contemporary music, leaving an indelible mark on the art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Opera Composers https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49932 90770 90770