Oedipus Rex ; The rake's progress
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Author
Contributions
- Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963. - Contributor
- Stravinsky, Igor, 1882-1971. - Contributor
- Sophocles. - Contributor
Publication
1991 - John Calder, London, England
Language
English
Word Count
28,000 words, Guess
Page Count
112 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1868427M
- ISBN-100714541931
- OCLC Control Number22909518
- OCLC Control Numberoedipusrexrakesp0000stra
- Library of Congress Control Number90026770
and 2 more
- Goodreads374386
- LibraryThing2248530
Classifications
- DDC782.1
- LCCML49.S77 O32 1991
Alternate Titles
- Oedipus Rex.
- Rake's progress.
Description
Stravinsky's genius for the stage is here represented by two very different works. "Oedipus Rex" is the fruit of a collaboration with Jean Cocteau, in which the tragedy of Sophocles is pared down to make an opera-oratorio. This guide explores the ways in which this is achieved, and analyses the score. It also surveys the composition period of "The Rake's Progress", examining the contributions of the different collaborators. The Latin text and English translation is included for "Oedipus Rex", and the English libretto for "The Rake's Progress."
Subjects
Series Statement
- Opera guide ;
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