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UNINA9910783727303321 |
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Autore |
Simpson Adrienne |
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Titolo |
Alice May : Gilbert and Sullivan's first prima donna / / Adrienne Simpson |
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New York : , : Routledge, , 2003 |
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1-135-94985-9 |
1-138-96648-7 |
1-135-94984-0 |
1-280-05750-5 |
0-203-49257-9 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (217 p.) |
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Collana |
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Forgotten stars of the musical theatre |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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The mysterious Miss May -- Green girl in a golden land -- New directions, new roles -- Toast of the Antipodes -- Indian adventure -- Crowned with success -- Working for D'Oyly Carte -- Ally Pally to the Alhambra -- Prima donna in the provinces -- Starting afresh in America -- Playing the Casino -- "A perfect Katisha" -- Downward spiral. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This biography tells the story of Alice May, a touring prima donna in the nineteenth century who took part in pioneering performances of the popular light operas of the day, including the first production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Sorcerer. |
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