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This book traces the origins of music theatre from its 18th century European roots through its transformation in 19th century America, and its relation to American popular forms of entertainment as the minstrel show, burlesque and the revue. The flowering of the true musical comedy is documented, as represented by the Princess Musical of Jerome Kern and P G Wodehouse, which then gave birth to the first enduring masterpieces of American music drama -- Kern and Hammerstein's 'Show Boat'. Includes section on Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and the development of music theatre through the sixties and beyond.

Author Biography:

Peter H. Riddle is a professor of music at Acadia University. He has taught music history, theory, band conducting, and instrumentation, as well as having published ten non-fiction and three novels, along with numerous articles. He holds a Ph.D from Southern Ilinois University. Peter H. Riddle is a Professor of Music at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. A former band director, he has taught music theory, history, conducting and instrumentalism. He has published numerous non-?ction and also ?ction books, as well as many articles. He holds a Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University
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May 11th, 2021
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  • General (US: Trade)
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Pages
215
Dimensions
230x155x14
ISBN-13
9780889628281
Product ID
1858480

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