Background
Knapp, John Merrill was born on May 9, 1914 in New York City. Son of John Harold and Lillian (Merrill) Knapp.
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Selected List of Music for Men's Voices
(1952 1st Princeton University. Sm.4to., 165pp., index, ha...)
1952 1st Princeton University. Sm.4to., 165pp., index, hardcover. Author's bookplate and his printed ink signature. VG in VG DJ.
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The Magic Of Opera (A Da Capo paperback)
( Among the many introductions to opera, this is perhaps ...)
Among the many introductions to opera, this is perhaps the best. J. Merrill Knapp, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University, divides his subject into two parts: In the first, he discusses the structure, production, theatrical conventions, and esthetics of opera; in the second, he features biographies of the major composers and cogent analyses of exemplary qualities in their works. "Opera should have a wide appeal," says Knapp in his Preface. "In the past too many sensible people have associated it with diamond tiaras, exclusive theater boxes, opening night social snobbery, and haughty prima donnas. For more understanding and knowledge are needed to get rid of these past impressions and to prove that opera is both within the comprehension of the ordinary person and worthy of high aspiration and serious study." This book will open ears and change minds. It is the ideal foundation for anyone curious about—or already in love with—the magical world of opera.
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- The Magic of Opera by J. Merrill Knapp (1973-01-03)
- The magic of opera
- The Magic Of Opera (A Da Capo paperback) by Knapp J. Merrill (1985-08-22) Paperback (New copy. Fast shipping. Will be shipped from US.)
- Selected list of music for men's voices
John Merrill Knapp
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Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1936; Master of Arts, Columbia, 1941; Doctor of Music, Westminster Choir College, 1970.
Career
Teacher history, Thacher School, Ojai, California, 1936-1938; assistant director, Yale Glee Club, 1938-1939; member of faculty, Princeton University, 1941-1942, 46-82; professor music, Princeton University, 1961-1982; director Glee Club, Princeton University, 1941-1942, 46-52; assistant dean college, Princeton University, 1955-1958; dean, Princeton University, 1961-1966.
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Works
book
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The Magic Of Opera (A Da Capo paperback)
( Among the many introductions to opera, this is perhaps ...)
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Selected List of Music for Men's Voices
(1952 1st Princeton University. Sm.4to., 165pp., index, ha...)
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The Magic Of Opera (A Da Capo paperback) by Knapp J. Merrill (1985-08-22) Paperback
(New copy. Fast shipping. Will be shipped from US.)
- The Magic of Opera by J. Merrill Knapp (1973-01-03)
- The magic of opera
- Selected list of music for men's voices
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The Magic Of Opera (A Da Capo paperback)
Membership
Former trustee Hun School, Westminster Choir College, Hotchkiss School Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member American Association of University Professors, various International and American musicological societies, College Music Society, Halle Händel Society (Executive Board, vice president), Göttingen Handel Society (Executive Committee) M C.
Connections
Married Elizabeth-Ann Campbell, February 21, 1944. Children— Joan, Phoebe.
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American