Wirt und Gast oder aus Scherz Ernst
Meyerbeer’s opera Wirt und Gast, based on a tale from The Arabian Nights, tells the story of a man who would be sovereign for a day. While the work initially had no success, Weber recognized its significance, praising its “voluptuous melody.”
Women in the Arts
This pioneering collection of essays is a multi-disciplined celebration of women creators. It presents an interdisciplinary emphasis on the long-neglected contributions of women to music, visual arts, and literature, and the obstacles they overcame.
A collection of perspectives on the interplay between words and music, from opera librettos and Broadway to rap lyrics and video game soundtracks. Topics include translation challenges, censorship, and cultural analyses of contemporary song lyrics.
How does gender affect music? How did Bowie change performer identity? How sexist is glam metal? Are LGBTQ+ issues reflected in 21st century music? From French opera to metal and rap, these contributions challenge and inform, confirming that music shapes our gendered selves.
How can words and melody so successfully manipulate us? This book examines how music—from folk and rock to rap—is used to protest and to promote political, commercial, and religious authority, fueling feminist movements, propaganda, and songs of resistance.