American landscapes in european opera, Guiseppe Verdi's Rigoletto paradigm

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Chapter One
• Chapter Two
• Chapter Three
• Conclusion
• Works Cited

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation investigates the potential for reimagining the operatic genre by applying contemporary American cultural trends and sensibilities to traditional European opera. Specifically, it analyzes how directors Jonathan Miller and James McDonald have used American settings and imagery to reinterpret Giuseppe Verdi's Rigoletto for contemporary audiences.

• The possibilities and limitations of genre transformation in opera
• The influence of American culture on European opera
• The role of directors in shaping audience perceptions and interpretations of opera
• The use of specific American settings and imagery (e.g., mafia, White House) in Rigoletto productions
• The potential for opera to resonate with a wider audience through contemporary cultural references.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

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Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The dissertation focuses on key themes and concepts such as America, Americaness, audience, canvas, censors, censorship, composer, Europe, European, familiarity, icons, images, imagery, interpretation, landscape, mafia, manifestation, relocation, renovation, text, textuality, and White House.