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The essay focuses on Hans Werner Henze’s opera «Elegy for young lovers». Inspiration from motives of Wystan Hugh Auden and Chester Kallman's libretto and their influence on the characterization of the protagonist are investigated. Some textual references to the theme of homosexuality are highlighted, focusing moreover on the theme of repressed eros, through the analysis of Hilda’s opening monolog, the episode of visions, and Carolina’s mad scene.

Il poeta e la sua elegia del desiderio inappagato

MARSICO, FEDERICA
2014-01-01

Abstract

The essay focuses on Hans Werner Henze’s opera «Elegy for young lovers». Inspiration from motives of Wystan Hugh Auden and Chester Kallman's libretto and their influence on the characterization of the protagonist are investigated. Some textual references to the theme of homosexuality are highlighted, focusing moreover on the theme of repressed eros, through the analysis of Hilda’s opening monolog, the episode of visions, and Carolina’s mad scene.
2014
Performing Arts includes resources on the study of dance, film, music, radio, television, and theater.
LA FENICE PRIMA DELL’OPERA
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Italiano
STAMPA
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11
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Issue devoted to the opera «Elegy for Young Lovers» by Hans Werner Henze
Hans Werner Henze, Wystan Hugh Auden, Chester Kallman, omosessualità, autobiografismo
http://www.teatrolafenice.it/media/8hjuh1395674839.pdf
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Marsico, Federica
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