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- Title
De "La Nourrice républicaine" à "La Caverne": l'opéra sous la Révolution française.
- Authors
DIDIER, BÉATRICE
- Abstract
The article discusses the history of opera in France during the period of the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Reference is made to operas inspired by the events and political background of the Revolution. Topics discussed include the creation of operas centered on political propaganda of the Revolution, operas of the period focusing on heros of antiquity as symbols of Revolution heros, and the increased role of choirs and orchestras for opera works in France during the period of Revolution.
- Subjects
FRENCH opera; FRENCH Revolution, 1789-1799; EIGHTEENTH century in opera; 18TH century opera; POLITICS in opera; OPERA orchestras; OPERA characters; HISTORY
- Publication
Studi Francesi, 2013, Issue 169, p57
- ISSN
0039-2944
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4000/studifrancesi.3281