Bøger af Karlton Spaulding Hackett

This book details the introduction of grand opera to Chicago during the 1850s. Its focus is on the career of soprano Louisa Pyne, who performed with several companies in Chicago during that time. The book includes a wealth of information on Chicago's cultural scene during the 19th century, and provides valuable insight into the history of grand opera in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Beginning Of Grand Opera In Chicago, 1850-1859 is a historical book written by Karlton Spaulding Hackett in 1913. The book is a detailed account of the early days of grand opera in Chicago during the period of 1850-1859. It covers the emergence of opera companies and performances in the city, the challenges faced by the performers and organizers, and the impact of grand opera on the cultural and social life of Chicago.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the opera scene in Chicago, including the establishment of the first opera house in the city, the construction of new venues, and the arrival of renowned performers from Europe. It also explores the role of the press in promoting and reviewing opera performances, and the influence of wealthy patrons on the growth of the art form.Hackett's research is based on extensive archival materials, including newspaper articles, concert programs, and personal letters, which provide a rich and vivid account of the early days of grand opera in Chicago. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of opera history, as well as those interested in the cultural and social history of Chicago in the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.