Linda Hutcheon

Four last songs

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Title Context: Four last songs
Primary Contributor: Linda Hutcheon
System ISBN Index: 9780226255590
Language Presentation: English (US Standard)
Page Manifest Extent: Standard Printing Edition Count pages

Description

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), Richard Strauss (1864-1949), Olivier Messiaen (1908-92), and Benjamin Britten (1913-76) all wrote operas late in life, pieces that reveal unique responses to the challenges of growing older. For all four composers, far from sapping their creative power, age provided impetus for some of their best accomplishments. Four last songs provides a valuable look at the challenges--and opportunities--that present themselves as artists grow older