The Nurse in History and Opera: From Servant to Sister
Judith Barger
The Nurse in History and Opera: From Servant to Sister
Judith Barger
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English
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Description
This book explores the role of the ubiquitous nurse character found in over one hundred operas and provides insight into opera nurses’ unique musical and dramatic journey from servant to sister, and women’s perceived place and status on the opera stage and in society.
Judith Barger is independent scholar who holds a PhD in musicology from Indiana University and a PhD in nursing from The University of Texas at Austin.