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In this innovative book, Gundula Kreuzer argues for the foundational role of technologies in the conception, production, and study of nineteenth-century opera. She shows how composers increasingly incorporated novel audiovisual effects in their works and how the uses and meanings of the required apparatuses changed through the twentieth century, sometimes still resonating in stagings, performance art, and popular culture today. Focusing on devices (which she dubs &ldquo;Wagnerian technologies&rdquo;) intended to amalgamate opera&rsquo;s various media while veiling their mechanics, Kreuzer offers a practical counternarrative to Wagner&rsquo;s idealist theories of total illusionism. At the same time, <I>Curtain, Gong, Steam</I>&rsquo;s multifaceted exploration of the three titular technologies repositions Wagner as catalyst more than inventor in the history of operatic production. With its broad chronological and geographical scope, this book deepens our understanding of the material and mechanical conditions of historical operatic practice as well as of individual works, both well known and obscure.


Full Steam Ahead! Unleash the Power of Vision in Your Work and Your Life Full Steam Ahead! Unleash the Power of Vision in Your Work and Your Life

Автор: Ken Blanchard

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The lessons of Full Steam Ahead! are revealed through the inspirational story of two people who were able to create a vision for the place they worked and for their own lives. Jim Carpenter, president of a mid-sized insurance agency, didn't get the "vision thing." The agency was doing well, but Jim had a strong sense that things could be much better. Ellie Atkins offered a fresh perspective. Together they discover the three elements of a compelling vision: a significant purpose, clear values, and a picture of the future. They also discover how to ensure that the vision comes alive through understanding the principles of: how it is created, how it is communicated and how it is lived and demonstrate that vision is not only necessary, but also possible and achievable.


The Rover Boys in Southern Waters: or, The Deserted Steam Yacht The Rover Boys in Southern Waters: or, The Deserted Steam Yacht

Автор: Stratemeyer Edward

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The Campfire Girls on Station Island: or, The Wireless from the Steam Yacht The Campfire Girls on Station Island: or, The Wireless from the Steam Yacht

Автор: Penrose Margaret

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The Coward Behind the Curtain The Coward Behind the Curtain

Автор: Marsh Richard

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Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain. Lessons from Warren Buffett's Top Business Leaders Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain. Lessons from Warren Buffett's Top Business Leaders

Автор: Ronald Chan

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Warren Buffett is a legend primarily for his investment philosophy. He isn’t concerned about the intricacies of the market, but instead focuses on the quality of the companies Berkshire Hathaway stands behind. Yet we know little about the leaders of the companies that Buffett handpicks. In Behind the Berkshire Hathaway Curtain: Lessons from Warren Buffett’s Top Business Leaders, author Ronald W. Chan – founder and CEO of Chartwell Capital – offers a behind-the-scenes look into the careers of Berkshire Hathaway executives who have both directly and indirectly contributed to the conglomerate’s success. Drawing on exclusive interviews from Berkshire leaders, Chan vividly describes how an exceptional group of managers has built a culture of achievement. With a keen eye for detail, he shows how their lessons can be applied for career success and personal fulfillment. Brimming with practical advice, the book will appeal to both executives and employees wanting to improve their leadership skills and work performance. Covering the career and life decisions of David Sokol of MidAmerican Energy, Cathy Baron-Tamraz of Business Wire, Dennis Knautz of Acme Brick, Randy Watson of Justin Brands, Stan Lipsey of Buffalo News, and many more, the book offers a wide range of business insights, philosophies, and strategies directly from leaders at the top of their fields.