The Book of French Opera Sheet Music by Bochsa Pere Auteur

Looking for some French opera sheet music? Look no further than the Book of French Opera Sheet Music by Bochsa Pere Auteur. This collection contains some of the most popular opera tunes, all arranged for piano. So whether you’re a seasoned opera fan or just getting started, this book is a great resource.

Introduction

French opera is a genre of opera that originated in the late 17th century and reached its peak popularity in the early to mid-19th century. Many of the greatest operas of all time were written in French, including such works as Carmen, La Bohème, and Tosca.

Despite its popularity, French opera has often been overshadowed by Italian opera. This is largely due to the fact that, until recently, French opera has been relatively neglected by scholars and musicologists. However, in recent years there has been a renewed interest in French opera, and this book is intended as a contribution to that scholarship.

The book consists of two parts. The first part is a critical study of French opera from its origins in the late 17th century to its peak in the early 19th century. The second part is a collection of over 100 full scores of popular French operas from that period.

The Book of French Opera Sheet Music by Bochsa Pere Auteur

Bochsa was a French composer and conductor who wrote a number of operas. His opera sheet music booklets were popular among the French public. Bochsa’s opera sheet music booklets were bound together in a single volume and contained all the music needed to perform an opera. The Book of French Opera Sheet Music by Bochsa Pere Auteur was published in 1838 and contains a collection of Bochsa’s most popular opera sheet music.

The History of French Opera

French opera is a genre of opera in French, originating at the court of Louis XIV of France in the early to mid-17th century. Several important operas were written by French composers in the 18th century, when serious or comic operas in French enjoyed enormous popularity throughout Europe. By contrast, none of France’s five native opera composers of the 19th century – an era when opera as a genre was enormously popular throughout most of Europe and the Americas – attained comparable renown.

The history of French opera can be traced back to the court of Louis XIII in 1635, when an Italian company led by Francesco Cavalli presented two operas at the king’s invitation: Orfeo (1637) and Platée (1639). These works marked the beginnings ofopera in France. Lully’s first opera, Cadmus et Hermione (1673), was followed by a string of successes that established his reputation as one of Europe’s leading music directors: Alceste (1674), Isis (1677), Armide (1686), Proserpine (1688) and Psyche (1690).

By the early 18th century, however, Cavalli’s influence had waned and French audiences were beginning to prefer Italianate comedies such as those composed by Leo Shaneck for Lully’s former company, the Académie Royale de Musique. In 1762, Rameau’s Zoroastre became the first work by a major French composer to be received with acclaim outside France. It was soon followed by Gluck’s Orphée et Eurydice (1774) and Piccinni’s Roland (1778).

One significant factor in the decline of French opera during the second half of the 18th century was its declining status at court. As Catherine Maltese has observed: “The ancien régime conception of absolute monarchy dictated that those who enjoyed royal favour also gained professional preferment and economic advantage.” From 1780 onward, attendance at court operas began to decline sharply owing to increased competition from fashionable Parisian theatres such as the Palais-Royal theatre and Théâtre Feydeau; this further contributed to “the growing sense that French music was passé”.

The Music of French Opera

Music has always been an important part of French culture, and opera is no exception. For centuries, opera was the height of high society, and the French were some of the most prolific composers and performers in the genre.

Today, French opera is still highly regarded, and many of the most famous operas in the world were written by French composers. If you’re a fan of opera, or simply want to learn more about this important aspect of French culture, this sheet music book is a must-have.

Inside, you’ll find sheet music for some of the most popular French operas, including:

-Carmen by Georges Bizet
-La Bohème by Giacomo Puccini
-The Tales of Hoffmann by Jacques Offenbach
-And many more!

With clear and easy-to-read sheet music, perfect for both beginners and experienced performers alike, this book is essential for anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of French opera.

The Opera Singers

The Opera Singers are a group of four male friends who all share a passion for opera. They meet regularly to attend opera performances and discuss their favourite works. They also enjoy singing along to opera recordings, both in the privacy of their own homes and in public places such as parks and coffee shops.

One day, they decide to write their own opera. They each contribute a section, and Bochsa Pere Auteur helps them to put it all together. The result is a charming and amusing work which they perform for their friends and family.

The Opera Singers are:

-Bochsa Pere Auteur, the composer
-Karl Schumann, the librettist
-Robert Schnabel, the singer
-Johann Strauss, the conductor

The Opera Composers

Pere Auteur Bochsa was a French composer, music teacher and music publisher who wrote many operas and other works. In addition to his own compositions, he also edited and published the works of other composers, including Luigi Boccherini, Domenico Cimarosa, Antonio Salieri and Jean-Philippe Rameau. He is best known for his opera La Dame Blanche, which was first performed in Paris in 1825.

Bochsa was born in Paris in 1789. His father was a musician in the French Royal Chapel. He began his musical studies at an early age, and by the age of 10 he was already playing the violin in the Chapel orchestra. In 1803 he entered the Paris Conservatoire, where he studied under Luigi Cherubini. He won first prize for violin in 1807, and also won prizes for composition and fugue.

After leaving the Conservatoire, Bochsa embarked on a successful career as a composer and music teacher. He composed several operas, including La Dame Blanche (1825), Le Chapeau de Paille d’Italie (1827) and Nina (1829). He also wrote a number of works for orchestra and chamber ensemble, as well as solo piano pieces and songs. In 1832 he was appointed professor of harmony at the Paris Conservatoire; he held this post until 1838 when he resigned due to ill health.

Bochsa died in London in 1856.

The Opera Librettists

The libretto is the text used in, or intended for, an opera. It is distinct from a play by being usually in verse, and by dealing with or originating from subjects of a more elevated and heroic character than those of ordinary drama. Tragedy, romance, fantasy and history have all provided operatic libretti, as has comedy – indeed Properties in Opera are often described as having been “adapted” from comedies originally written for the stage.

The Opera Houses

In the days of the Ancien Régime, before the Revolution of 1789, operas were performed exclusively in French in four opera houses in Paris: the Palais-Royal, the Comédie-Italienne (also known as the Théâtre Italien), the Académie Royale de Musique (known as the Opéra), and the Opéra-Comique. Bochsa wrote sheet music for all four of these institutions.

Conclusion

This book provides an excellent introduction to French opera sheet music. It is well-organized and provides a good overview of the most important composers and their works. The accompanying CD is a nice touch, and the quality of the music is very good. Overall, this is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about French opera.