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Lynn, Karyl Charna was born on October 11, 1943 in New York City. Daughter of Bernard and Vera Jeanne (Wantman) Kopelman.
(Italian Opera in the 18th and 19th centuries was an exper...)
Italian Opera in the 18th and 19th centuries was an experience unequaled anywhere else in the world. The unique emotion, flavor, and passion that existed have yet to be attained in any other country. Opera houses in Italy are the birthplace of this great art form. They represent its beauty and richness. More than just concrete, stone, glass, and wood, they are alive, each with a character and history of its own. This work recreates the social, political, architectural, and performance histories of each house by including eyewitness accounts from Italian newspapers, journals, and books of the time. It covers more than 50 Italian opera houses and festivals, organized by their city of origin and geographic region. Each chapter is a journey back in time, beginning with the first theaters and performances in the city and concluding with an architectural description of the principal theater and a practical information guide for visitors (including hotel recommendations). The operatic activities of the main theater, including inaugurations, important performances, and world premieres, are also covered. A photospread, along with brief descriptions of opera-related sites, including the birthplaces, dwellings, and museums of Italy's greatest composers, give an even more complete portrait of the art.
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(Although books have been written about various opera hous...)
Although books have been written about various opera houses throughout the world, no one work has covered more than a relatively small number of the larger, well known companies and houses, and none have made more than brief mention of the smaller houses. No book has comprehensively listed opera repertories. Little, in sum, has been written about any of the smaller companies and houses located in non-English-speaking countries. This is the most comprehensive reference book ever written on opera companies and houses in Western Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand--over 300, from the well known to the smaller. Each entry includes a history of the opera house or company, the works (title and composer) and type of productions offered, company staff, world and country premieres, repertory, and practical information on the theater's address, nearby hotel accommodations and how to order tickets. Most entries conclude with a bibliography.
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The first and only guide to the history and architecture of America's famous opera houses The American opera scene has grown with the country, spawning a proliferation of beautiful and enchanting opera houses. This unique guided tour covers almost 100 historical and contemporary opera houses dating from 1765 up to the present--halls such as the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, the San Francisco Opera House, and the Cullen Theater in Houston. America's opera houses present an eclectic collection of buildings, from converted warehouses to ornate vaudevillian venues and modern concrete and glass structures. The National Trust Guide to Great Opera Houses in America celebrates this dynamic range of architectural types and styles, revealing how European elements were transformed into a distinctly authentic and vital part of America's architectural and musical heritage. Grouped by geographic region, this easy-to-use resource contains important historical information on structures--some destroyed as well as those still standing--including dates, name changes, seating capacity, and more. Many of the buildings featured are National Historic Landmarks or are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Almost 140 vintage and recent photographs bring to life these magnificent buildings and the operatic scenes enacted on their stages. Whether used as a travel planner or an armchair reference, this definitive book is a must for music and theater enthusiasts, architects, designers, and preservationists--the perfect front row seat to the dramatic history of opera in America.
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Lynn, Karyl Charna was born on October 11, 1943 in New York City. Daughter of Bernard and Vera Jeanne (Wantman) Kopelman.
Bachelor in Chemistry, University Pennsylvania, 1965. Master of Arts in Film and Broadcast Journalism, American University, 1980. Special certified, Goettinger University, Germany, 1976.
Researcher Columbia College Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, 1967-1970, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, 1971-1972. Producer, writer American Chemical Society, Washington, 1976-1978. Producer, researcher Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, Mainz, Germany, 1978-1989.
Producer ORF-Austrian television, 1980-1984. Producer, reporter European Television Service, Cologne, Germany, 1985-1988. Producer, director, correspondent KOPE Productions, Washington, since 1985.
Lecturer Smithsonian Institute, Arts Club. Site reporter National Education Association, 1994—1995. Lecturer Chautauqua Institution, 1998, Baltimore Opera Guild, 2000, Italian Opera House Lecture Series, Washington, 2003, Italian Cultural Institute (part of Italian Embassy), 2005, Italian Cultural Society, 2004, Cosmos Club, 2007.
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(The first and only guide to the history and architecture ...)
(Italian Opera in the 18th and 19th centuries was an exper...)
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Member Music Critics Association, International Platform Association, American Women in Radio and television, Author's Guild, Association Indiana Video and Filmakers, Washington Indiana Writers, Contemporary Authors, Cosmos Club.
Married Neil J. Stone, August 16, 1970 (divorced 1975). Married Joachim Zietz, July 19, 1978 (divorced 1994).