Italská opera mezi Prahou a Drážďanami v druhé polovině 18. století
The Italian Opera between Prague and Dresden in the Second Half of the Eighteenth Century

Summary/Abstract: Despite the state borders, and the different socio -economical and cultural contexts, productions of Italian opera in Prague and Dresden become considerably interconnected due the activity of the impresario Giuseppe Bustelli. During his directorship (1764–1777 in Prague, 1765–1777 in Dresden) and even in the next decade, more than 50% of the repertoire was shared. Furthermore, some of the artists performed in both cities, and the same or similar adaptations of operas were used. The main difference in repertoire consisted in opera seria productions in Prague until 1777, whereas in Dresden only opera buffa was staged since 1765. Analyses of selected works reveal some of both similar and different performing strategies and their aesthetical, practical as well as political connections.

• Details
• Contents