A Life in Theatre and Drama
Samuel James Arnold was an English dramatist and theatrical manager. Born to the composer Samuel Arnold, he received an artistic education that shaped his career in the London theatre scene. His dramatic works included musical plays such as Auld Robin Gray, Who Pays the Reckoning?, and The Shipwreck. He also contributed to comedies like A Prior Claim and Man and Wife. While some critics, such as William Hazlitt, offered mixed reviews of his writing—ranging from descriptions of his work as having "lifeless wit" to praising Two Words as a "delightful little piece"—Arnold remained a significant figure in the theatrical landscape of his time.
Management of the English Opera House
Arnold played a pivotal role in the history of the Lyceum Theatre in London, which he transformed into the English Opera House. Under his management, the venue became a site for significant musical productions, including the first English performances of several operas. Notable works staged under his direction included:
- Carl Maria von Weber's Der Freischütz
- Antonio Salieri's Tarare
- Ferdinando Paer's The Freebooters
- Ferdinand Ries's The Robber's Bride
- Heinrich Marschner's Der Vampyr
In addition to his theatrical pursuits, Arnold served as a magistrate and was married to the daughter of the Poet Laureate, Henry James Pye.
Kysymykset ja vastaukset
Mitkä Samuel James Arnold teokset ovat katsotuimpia?
Samuel James Arnold'n Tilastot -sivu esittää tilastoja, jotka on laskettu tämä sivusto-sivustolla listattujen taiteilijan teosten perusteella.
Mistä löytää Samuel James Arnold's teokset ryhmiteltynä avainsanojen mukaan?
Löytääksesi tiettyyn teemaan liittyviä Samuel James Arnold teoksia, käytä taiteilijan Avainsanojen mukaan -sivua, joka ryhmittelee teokset avainsanojen mukaan.
Missä ja minä vuonna Samuel James Arnold on syntynyt?
Samuel James Arnold syntyi Great Britainssä vuonna 1774.
Miten löydän kaikki Samuel James Arnold teokset tietyssä tekniikassa?
Samuel James Arnold:n teoksia voi selata tekniikan mukaan artistin Kaikki tekniikat -sivulla.
