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OverviewSpecialised books on musical humor are rare, and this one is an incisive addition, concentrating mainly on the theatre. It analyses live performances and researches unusual source material., especially of the great comic opera and burlesque. The cult of musical farces and the social background are observed where the auhtor's sense of humor is clearly at home, invoking memorable periods and styles in Paris, London, Vienna and Berlin. Elements of burlesque and parody might be found anywhere in present-day entertainment, but not often with original use of fine music. George Colerick has sought out important exceptions: notably the cult movie 'Cabaret', about 1930's Berlin; an Oscar Wilde send-up by Ken Russell; and a sophisticated Sondheim parody-musical. Quotes: - amusing and authoritative. - Ned Sherrin. - gives persuasive reasons for what we lack today, the staging of many quality musicals which create laughter. Without becoming too technical, the author shows how composers of intinsically funny music achieve their effects. An informative, diverting book for layman and musician alike. - Vilem Tausky, CBE Full Product DetailsAuthor: George Austen ColerickPublisher: Juventus Imprint: Juventus Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.00cm Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9780952496434ISBN 10: 0952496437 Pages: 181 Publication Date: March 1998 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |